Ray F. Krammes, Jr.

Ray F. "Lucky Ray" Krammes, Jr., 83, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, June 5th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on July 30, 1940, he was a son of the late Ray F. Krammes, Sr. & Verna (Fritz) Krammes.

His late wife, Wanda Ann (Topewith) Krammes, passed away in 1997.

He shared the last 25 years of his life with his companion, Joan A. Peleschak. The couple has enjoyed spending winters in Fort Myers, FL since 2003.

Ray attended Schuylkill Haven High School and had served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve after 23 years of service.

He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, and St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Fort Myers, FL.

Ray served on the Schuylkill Haven Police Force in the early 1970's. He later worked in the collision repair industry and retired in 2002 from Bob Weaver Collision Department.

He was a member of the East Ward Social Club, South Schuylkill Rotary Club, AMVETS of Summit Station, Fraternal Order of Police, Auto Body Association, and Schuylkill Haven & Ft. Myers American Legions.

Ray enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, and golfing with the senior league at Hidden Valley Golf Course, Pine Grove.

In addition to his longtime companion, Ray is also survived by daughter, Karen M., wife of  Rick Shanoskie, of Lake Wynonah, son, Andy R., husband of Kathy Krammes, of Schuylkill Haven; grandchildren: Jess Williams, wife of Tim and their daughters: Emilia, Olivia, and Sophia, all of Bel Air, MD; Stacie O'Sullivan, wife of Dan and their children: Kieran & Bridie, all of Severna Park, MD; Andrew Peleschak and daughter Sophia, both of Frackville; Stacey Yeich, wife of Cody and their sons: Carter, Bryson, and Henry, all of Adamsdale; & Eric Naus of Schuylkill Haven. He is also survived by siblings: Cheryl Warner & husband, Jed, Pine Grove, & Mark Krammes & his companion, Belinda Rank, Schuylkill Haven, special friend "son #2", Mike Bubeck, Schuylkill Haven, and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Ray is preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Caley O'Sullivan.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 13th at 10:30 AM at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Msgr. Edward Zemanik officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 until the time of service.

Interment with military honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.