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Obituary- Kramer, Larry 1

Larry Kramer, 71, Dies
Larry Ronald Kramer, born April 6,1942 in Austin,
Minnesota, died Saturday, January 25 at the Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was 71. Kramer had been diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and his health had been declining the past eight years.

A native of Minnesota, Larry Kramer originally wanted to attend the University of Minnesota to play football. However, that is not how things turned out. Kramer was recruited and made the decision to attend the University of Nebraska. Kramer once said regarding that decision - the friends he made, the coaches and meeting his wife made that decision the best decision he ever made. He married Sandra Van Norman his wife of fifty years on August 17,1963. During his time at Nebraska he also became one of the nation’s best tackles while playing for the University of Nebraska. He was named the only unanimous selection to the 1964 All-American team that included players like Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus. Kramer went on to spend 32 years coaching football before his retirement in 1997. After his retirement, Kramer filled his days searching for antiques and expanding his extensive Coca Cola memorabilia collection.

The impact he had on the many young men and coaches he worked with was everlasting. Kramer was known for his toughness; however his players always knew he cared about their, success. He cared about each of them whether they were a first string player or sat the bench. His drive, discipline and passionate spirit have molded many young men who also went on to be successful coaches themselves. Many people found Kramer enjoyable to watch coach. His passion for the game, his team and his competitive spirit were undeniable. He loved the game!

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