Carl J Schramm

Carl J. Schramm Of Jackson, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital of West Bend on December 31, 2015 at the age of 93. Carl was born in Cedarburg, WI on July 11, 1922 the son of the late Arthur and Sarah (Nee Wesenberg) Schramm. Carl was united in marriage to Hertha I. (Nee Rusch) on June 19, 1948 at David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church. Carl worked at Rockfield Canning Company in Rockfield as a young adult. Following that he worked at Mercury Marine in Cedarburg and Fond du Lac until he retired at age 65. After his retirement he used his gifts of problem solving and mechanical skills at David’s Star. He also played a large part as a founding father of Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School. Both ministries were very dear to his heart. He was also a strong advocate of the daughter congregation of David’s Star Lutheran Church called Morning Star Lutheran church and School. Carl was a life-long member of David’s Star Lutheran Church. He humbly held several positions including the School Board and Recording Secretary for David’s Star for many years. He enjoyed playing centerfield for the church baseball team and played on the church dartball team. Throughout the years he liked going to watch his children and grandchildren play sports. Most of all Carl loved doing things with his family. He treasured the family vacations on Summit Lake where he enjoyed fishing and waterskiing until he was 85 years old. He enjoyed giving rides to children on his merry-go-round which he built in 1955. His memory will be with us forever. Carl is survived by his wife Hertha I. (nee Rusch); Children: Lois (Tom) Most, Darwin (Bonnie) Schramm and Diane (David) Behm; Sisters-in-law: Arlene Ziemer and Millie Kaiser . Carl is further survived by 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Carl was preceded in death by a brother Clarence Schramm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – 6:00 PM at David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church (2740 David’s Star Drive Jackson). Interment Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church or Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School appreciated.