Walter Owen "Walt" Kramer

Walter Owen “Walt” Kramer, 76, of Duluth, died Friday, December 1, 2023 in his home. Walt was born on December 27, 1946 in Minneapolis to Francis and Sarah Kramer. Walt attended the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, formerly known as the Braille and Sight Saving School in Faribault, MN and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from UMD. Walt retired from Minnesota Power where he worked for many years in the Public Relations Department. He attended Water’s Edge Community Church, was active at the Lighthouse for the Blind and enjoyed public speaking. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Charlene and a niece, Cynthia Lynn Kramer. Walt is survived by his wife, Janice; a brother, Louis (Muriel) Kramer of Sioux Falls, SD; many nieces and extended family and friends. Visitation 12 noon until the 1 pm funeral service Friday, December 8, 2023 at Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home. 3208 West 3rd Street. Burial in Oneota Cemetery.