SEBASTIAN, Fla. ---- Clifford Gale Kramer, 87, of Sebastian, Fla., formerly of Linton, passed away at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Fla.

Born March 29, 1917 in Greene County, he was the son of Fred and Nelle (Miller) Kramer. On Dec. 31, 1941 he married Mary Ruth (Terrell) Kramer.

He was a retired farmer. He also had retired from the Indiana Highway Department in 1983. He was a member of United Church of Christ in Sebastian, Fla., and Saron United Church of Christ in Linton. He was also a member of the Linton Elks Club 866.

Survivors include: his wife Mary Ruth Kramer of Sebastian, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law Ronald "Terry" and Gretchen Kramer of Sebastian, Fla.; two grandsons, Frie and his wife Cristine Kramer of Elizabeth City, N.C. and Bryan Kramer of Boulder, Colo.; two granddaughters, Heidi Ruth Kramer and Shea Elizabeth Kramer, both of Sebastian, Fla.; and a great-grandson Corey Kramer.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Linton Chapel with the Rev. Mike Roth officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Linton Elks Lodge will conduct memorial services Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Linton Saron United Church of Christ, or the VNA Hospice of Vero Beach, Fla., through the funeral home.