Joan (Muller) Kramer

Joan Kramer, 63, of La Porte, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She was born on August 11, 1958, in La Porte to Frank Muller and Frances (Grott) Muller.

On August 27th, 1977, Joan married Bruce Kramer who survives, along with their children, Corey Kramer of La Porte, Adam (Abbie) Kramer of La Porte; her mother, Frances Muller of La Porte; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Leo, Crew, and Kellan; sister-in-law, Julie Muller of La Porte; and siblings, Pete (Chris) Muller of La Porte, Frank (Debbie) Muller of La Porte, Paul (Cindy) Muller of Rock Falls, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her father Frank and brothers Jim and Tom Muller. 

Joan had been employed with the La Porte Community Schools in Food Service and was a seamstress. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Sacred Heart Church. She was passionate about painting and enjoyed filling her home with her artwork.  She also had a wonderful green thumb and surrounded herself with as many flowers and plants as she could get her hands on.  Above all, Joan loved spending time with her family, and made wonderful memories with her grandchildren that they will forever cherish. 

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2022, at Holy Family Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 201 Bach Street, La Porte, Indiana. Reverend Ian Williams will officiate. Burial will be at Carmel Cemetery. Family and friends may gather at 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish, Sacred Heart Church.

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