James F. Kraemer's Obituary
James F. Kraemer, 72, Leesburg, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 at his residence in The Plantation of Leesburg. Mr. Kraemer was a Building Inspector for the County of Seminole, Florida for many years. He was also retired from the United States Marine Corps after serving 20 years including two tours in Vietnam. He was of the Christian faith and moved to Leesburg from Sanford in 1999. He was extremely proud of serving as a Leader in the Boy Scouts of America for over 28 years. He was an avid volunteer with the Community Foundation of South Lake “Connecting People that Care with Causes that Matter” and was a member of the SASS Pistoleros Club and Giant Recreational World Camping Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years Linda Hall of Leesburg; three sons: Mark Kraemer of Florida, Daniel Kraemer and Donald Kraemer both of Missouri; two daughters: Deirdre DeGreen of Florida and Alicia Hopkins of Michigan; a brother: Edward Kraemer of Pennsylvania; three sisters: Virginia Whitty, Barbara Muselli and Patricia Kraemer all of New York; five grandchildren: Jessica, Brittany, Danielle, Phillip and Ethan. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Page-Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg, FL. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 10:00am at The Plantation of Leesburg.
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