Merici P. Kramer, Rn

MERICI P. KRAMER, RN (nee Paulus) age 85, beloved wife for 63 years of Fredric; loving mother of Kathryn Stibrick (husband Richard), Deborah, Fredric, Kim Howman (husband Brian), and Laura Rubadue (husband James); devoted grandmother of Allison Love (husband Austin), Michael Stibrick, Meghan Grote (husband Michael), Robert, Samantha, Andrew and Daniel Kramer, Owen and Sarah Howman, Emma, Claire, Elizabeth and James Rubadue; cherished daughter of the late Clarence and Alice (nee Lang) Paulus; treasured daughter-in-law of the late Edward and Marcella (nee Stein) Kramer; dearest sister of Trina, John (wife Gladys), and David (wife Marlene) Paulus; dear sister-in-law of John and Jacqueline Kramer, Mary Jo Kramer and George Fleming and Edward and Mary Ann Kramer; fond aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.

Merici was born on July 5, 1937 and passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023. She grew up in Cleveland Heights and attended Gesu School, Beaumont School, and St. Vincent Charity School of Nursing where she became a Registered Nurse. Merici married her high-school sweetheart, Fred, on July 11, 1959, and honeymooned at Oglebay resort.  They raised their five children in Mayfield Heights where they resided for 61 years and were active parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.  Her Nursing career began in 1958. She later took time off to raise her children, then returned to nursing in 1982 where she continued at Hillcrest Hospital until her retirement in 1999.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, golfing, and loved to travel- visiting all 50 states and making 7 trips to Europe.  She loved weekends at Oglebay, big family trips to the Outer Banks, and spending winters at Spring Training in Florida. Spending time with her Golden Gate neighbors and her many long time Jaycee friends was so important to her. Most importantly, she appreciated any time she spent with her husband. Merici was described as a selfless, kind, giving, generous woman who was devoted to her faith. She will be remembered most as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by many.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Merici to the Merici Challenge Scholarship Fund at her alma mater Beaumont School, 3301 N Park Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Relatives and friends are requested to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6850 Mayfield Road, Gates Mills Ohio. Private Burial will take place at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Merici at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) MONDAY 4-8 PM.