Peter Kramer, 89, Linton, ND, passed away at the Linton Hospital on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 while surrounded by his caring family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Linton, ND with Fr. David Richter officiating. Following the funeral mass, burial will be at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, Linton. Lunch to follow in the church basement. Visitation will be from 2 pm to 5 pm Sunday at Myers Funeral Home in Linton and prayer service will be held at 7 pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Visitation will continue for one hour before Mass at the church on Monday. Peter was born on August 6, 1926 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Bosch) Kramer in Emmons County. He was one of 11 children. In 1932 Peter started country school where he learned to speak English. The first few years he walked to school (uphill both ways) and then graduated to catching a ride on a wagon pulled by a team of horses. After nine years of school, Peter moved to Aberdeen, SD to work in a bakery where he stayed at the YMCA. In 1946 Peter started to serve his country in the U.S. Army at Ft. Lewis for basic training and then overseas in the 123rd Quarter Master Division. He had several stops and tours via troop ship and spoke often about the Panama Canal, Hawaii, and Guam. His ocean travels were on the ships Australia Bardstown, Zanesville, and General John Paul Jones. Upon completing his service in the U.S. Army, Peter moved back to Strasburg, ND and met his wife of 67 years, Alice Rohrich. They were married in 1948 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg, ND. After marrying, Peter and Alice started farming northeast of Linton in the St. Michael's area. They raised seven boys and three girls. Peter worked very hard at improving the farmland and farmstead they purchased. He took pride in his work; fences had to be straight, buildings shingled, walls painted, and schedules were firm. Peter really enjoyed playing cards with friends, square dancing, and had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren. The Kramer Family were members of the St. Michael's Catholic Church from 1948 until April 1990 when they lost their home to a fire. They then moved to Linton. Peter was a lifelong member of the VFW, a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Toastmasters, church usher/trustee. He committed many hours serving on the KEM Electric Board of Directors, the ND Milk Producers Association, and various election committees. He volunteered assisting the less fortunate and pretty much helped anyone in need. Peter and Alice spent many days giving hospital rides to sick neighbors and relatives. Peter had a very special wit about him. He made his wife laugh and blush, his children feel proud and responsible, and his grandkids feel welcome at their home. He had a special talent to make everyone laugh at the right time. Peter will be missed and fondly remembered in the minds and hearts of family and friends. Peter is survived by his wife Alice of 67 years and 10 Children; Ron (Carol), Strasburg; Gary (Anna), San Diego, CA; Don (Terry) Seattle, WA; Diane (Steve) Nodsle, Fargo; Jim (Mary), Linton; John (Liz), Bismarck; Joe (Rose), Fargo; Marie Meier (friend Scott Deutsch), Fargo; Larry (Jen), Irvine, CA; Linda (Brian) Meier, Fargo; 27 grandchildren, 26 Great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Peter was preceded in his death by his parents, twin brother Aloysius, brother John, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Kramer. Thank you to St. Alexius Hospital, Strasburg Care Center, and Linton Hospital for your care during this time. And a special thank you to Fr. Richter for consoling everyone during this tough time and for the reminder about the good ahead. God Bless.