19.01.2015
Lee Kramer 1947-2015
We have just received the tragic news that Lee Kramer, president of Xtreme manufacturing, has died age 67.
We understand that he passed away yesterday due to a complication with pneumonia. He was surrounded by his family and close friends.
A statement from the company said: "Lee was not only our leader, he was our mentor and our friend. He will be greatly missed by all at Xtreme Manufacturing, and by all who knew him. Lee was a true gentleman, an exceptionally kind and compassionate man who made a positive contribution to the lives of everyone who worked with him".
Lee Kramer was born in Waukegan, Illinois, and qualified as a mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois, before starting his career as a mechanical engineer with Hough Company (which later became International Harvester, then part of Dresser Industries, merging with Komatsu to form Komatsu-Dresser, before moving on to Blount and then Timberjack.
He joined the access industry in 1999 as engineering manager with UpRight, in Selma California. Two years later he joined Don Ahern to set up Fresno Engineering Design Group, and then Xtreme Manufacturing. As vice president engineering, he was responsible for developing the company's new range of telescopic handlers. He was later appointed president of the growing business, which now includes Snorkel aerial work platforms.
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Lee Kramer
Lee was one of the world’s true gentlemen, always completely professional, rational, consistent and a thoroughly decent man. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. He leaves behind Joan, his wife of 34 years.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday 25th January at 14:00 at the Xtreme Manufacturing facility, 1415 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89106. All are welcome to attend.
Flowers will be accepted and will be displayed during the memorial service. The company is also setting up the Lee Kramer Memorial Fund, with funds being used for the benefit of engineering students.
Those wishing to make a donation to the fund should make cheques payable to ‘Memorial Fund for Lee Kramer’. Deposits can be sent to Plaza Bank, 8275 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89147.
Alternatively, cheques can be sent or delivered to Xtreme Manufacturing, 1415 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Wire transfer details are available upon request.
An online guest book has been set up for well-wishers to leave messages:
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Pamela Penny
So very sad to hear this news. Lee was indeed a gentleman and a true professional. I worked with him at UpRight and learnt a lot from him - we did some great work together over the years. Lee you will be missed by many in the industry.