Robert Cramm

Robert C. Cramm, 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by his loving family February 11, 2013. He was born December 24, 1928 in Chicago.

Robert was the owner and skilled baker of the Palatine Bakery for many years until he became the owner of the Silver Hamper Laundromat as well as the Virginia Center. He was a member of the United States Army drafted into the Korean War.

Robert enjoyed fishing in Lake Michigan, golfing, bowling, and was very dedicated to his family.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Helene Cramm (nee Bauer); children, Jeffrey (Joan), Leonard (Andrea), Robert (Kay), and William (Kelly); 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughters, Renee, Rebecca, and Christine.

Services for Robert will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org/donate, the American Heart Association at www.heart.org, or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

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