Theron Kramer

1941 - 2017  (76 years)

• Name	Theron Kramer
  Born	1941
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-173084
  Died	3 Jun 2017	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I173084	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

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  Theron Kramer remembered for tireless work to improve the community KITCHENER - Tireless community activist Theron Kramer who "demonstrated all his beliefs" died on Saturday. Kramer had cancer and died in his Kitchener home, his wife Joy Kramer and daughter Melanie Kramer at his side. He recently celebrated his 75th birthday. Kramer touched many people in Waterloo Region and had many friends, both through his work and numerous volunteer positions. "He was a very special person to a lot of people, young and old," Joy said. "I think we really realized he'll be missed in the community," Melanie added. "He gave so much." Most recently, he was recognized with the Mayor's City Builder award which honours Kitchener residents "who have demonstrated a commitment to making our city and community a better place today and in the future." Kramer, who was not well enough to attend the special ceremony held a few weeks ago, said in an interview he was "surprised and pleased" about the award, and added that a lot of people in the community contributed to it. "It didn't matter what I was doing, you have to count on others. People have to be committed and engaged for anything significant to happen." His family said his dedication to social justice and genuine interest in people were at the foundation of all he did I think it came out of his deep concern for people," Melanie said. "He was an amazing listener and I think he really cared about other people." Theron was honoured with a Canada 125 Award and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada, and locally by the K-W Multicultural Centre at its annual equity and inclusion dinner in 2013. "He has dedicated his entire life to equity and inclusion," said Lucia Harrison, then the centre's executive director. "He's a pretty amazing man." Kramer was the first director of the K-W Multicultural Centre in 1973 when it started offering services to new immigrants to the area. He was a longtime supporter of nonprofit and other community groups, working with the Global Community Centre, a founder of the K-W Race Relations Committee, and a board member of Theatre and Company. Kramer also worked for the federal government delivering social justice programs, the Waterloo-Wellington Training and Adjustment Board, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, along with years as a consultant in community and organizational development. Kramer was still active after retirement, involved with the Immigration Partnership Council, the Community Research Ethics Office, and Wilfrid Laurier University's research ethics board. Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic called Kramer's passing "a big loss for our community.".... Weidner, J. (2017). Theron Kramer remembered for tireless work to improve the community | TheRecord.com. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 8 June 2017, from https://www.therecord.com/news-story/7354801-theron-kramer-remembered-for-tireless-work-to-improve-the-community/

  
  

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  Died - 3 Jun 2017 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth