Scott E. Kramer

Scott E. Kramer, age 58 of Melrose, formerly of Hector, passed away peacefully Friday, March 25, 2016 surrounded by his family, at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 30 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector with Rev. George Schmit officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery in Hector. Military honors were by the Hector American Legion Post 135.
Scott Eugene Kramer was born July 21, 1957 in Olivia to Eugene and Carol (Current) Kramer. He grew up on a farm north of Hector, was baptized, received his 1st Communion, and Confirmation at St. John’s Catholic Church. He attended school in Hector and graduated in 1976. He attended the Canby Technical School with a degree in farm machinery service. Scott enjoyed spending his time with family and friends on his sailboat on Lake Koronis. He also found an oasis of joy on the white sandy beaches in Cancun, Mexico. Scott was very adventurous, hardworking, and insightful with a huge heart. Scott was the owner and operator of Melrose Metalworks, Inc. in Melrose which he founded 18 years ago.
Scott is survived by his parents, Eugene and Carol Kramer; special friend, Marta Guadiano; children, Bradley (Lindsay) Kramer of Albert Lea, Matt (Janel) Eibensteiner of Avon, Anita (Mike) Borgerding of Albany, Kim (Charlie) Doth of Sartell, and Nick (fiancée Jackie) Eibensteiner of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Josh, Mary, Joseph, Gregory, Lucia, Gabriella, Scott, Gemma, Keegan, Kenna, Lauren, Ava, Cole, Sean, Courtney, and Joe; business associate, Gina Eggert; siblings, Steven (Deb) Kramer, Sharon (Howard) Pierce, Suellen Kramer, Timothy (Pam) Kramer, Todd (Stacie) Kramer, Larry (Lisa) Kramer, and Mark (Sara) Kramer; many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents; and cousins, Justin and Danny Kramer.
Serving as casket bearers were Gregg Kulberg, Curt Newberg, Mitch Miller, Paul Bugbee, Tom Petermeier, and Lance Olson. Cross bearers were Lauren Borgerding and Joe Kotzenmacher, scripture bearer was Josh Kramer, and sailboat bearer was Courtney Kotzenmacher. Gift bearers were Keegan Eibensteiner, Kenna Eibensteiner, Ava Borgerding, and Cole Borgerding. Readers were Mary Kramer, Kim Doth, and Anita Borgerding. Eucharistic Ministers were Anita Borgerding and Kim Doth.