John Arthur Kram, Sr.

John Arthur Kram (Jack), beloved husband of Pauline Louise Kram nee Picarella of Georgetown, Delaware and formerly Westminster, Maryland died peacefully at his home on Friday, July 30, 2021. Born August 2, 1930 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Melvin Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Gourley) Kram. He was a graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired from the Sweetheart Cup Co. in Baltimore, MD. He was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus and an active member in the VFW. Jack was very devoted to his family and friends. He loved gardening and plants of all kinds. He was always ready with a joke, was a great storyteller and enjoyed making people laugh. Jack is survived by his wife Pauline and children, John A. Kram Jr. and his wife Brenda, Mary (Jeanie) Rodgers and husband Dennis, Deborah South and husband Keith, Patricia Allen, Gregory Kram and wife Aimee, and Timothy Kram and wife Tonya; sister Maris Stella (Marcie) Harrison, sisters-in-laws Joanne Kram, Karen Kram and Nanette Kram; 21 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by granddaughter Sarah Kate Allen, brothers, Melvin, Paul, Mark, and Richard and sisters Kathi Kram Thomas and Cecilia Cimino. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at http://giftfunds.stjude.org/John_A_Kram.