God Bless Daddy, Mother, Bill, Ron, Jerry, Carol Ann, Linda Jane, Dick and Little Tom

by Richard L Kramer

Overview

This is a book of short stories about growing up in a German Catholic family of seven children. The stories are based on the memories of actual events and activities in the life of a native Indiana Hoosier. They address issues of personal and development, the importance of family ties, the experiences of a do-it-yourself family and the activities of plating, hunting and gathering. These stories are about a family making ends meet, working and playing together day by day, season by season, and year by year without knowing they were struggling. Some of the events described seem mundane and run-of-the-mill, but all of them formed the character and personality of the family members. These events and activities shaped a generation and generations to come regarding principles, values and behavior toward love for and respect of people in general.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798896390343
Publisher:	Kravitz and Sons LLC
Publication date:	03/18/2025
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Richard L. Kramer was born on 7-24-41 at the home of his parents, Arther (Art) and Cecilia (Ceal) Kramer. The family lived at 4350 East 21st Street in Indianapolis, IN. He was the 6th child of 7 children, all delivered by the family doctor, Doctor Conger. Born into a German Catholic family, he completed primary education at St. Francis de Sales Grade School and Secondary education at Scecina Memorial High School. While working at J.C. Penny & Co. on the Circle in Indianapolis, he completed four years at Marion College, graduating with a degree in Accounting and Business Administration. Following college, he served in the Peace Corps in Chile, S.A., for two years. The U.S. Army sent a congratulatory letter, and he spent two years at Fort Hood in Kieleen, Texas, as a "mental hygiene" specialist with the 47th Medical Battalion during the Viet Nam War. He was awarded the highest Medal of Honor for his work in a non-battle zone. Following the experiences in the Peace Corps and the Army, he was drawn away from being an accountant to become a helping person for people dealing with personal issues. He attended graduate school at IUPUI in Indianapolis earning a master's degree in Psychiatric Social Work. He is married and has two children with his wife Peg, a nurse. The children are Dane Edward and Casady Lynn. Over the years, the family has hosted eighteen exchange students from many different countries. He is who he is today because of the family in which he grew up and his church. He values family, respecting all people: a giving, outgoing person who has stood by his principles at great personal cost but with great personal satisfaction. He continues to work on other short stories regarding real life events that shaped and cemented his character.