Kenneth Cremer's Obituary
Kenneth D. Cremer, 77 of Williston, TN, entered the presence of his Lord on June 6, 2011. He was a member of Germantown Baptist Church where he taught a Sunday School Class for 30 years. He was a deacon, choir member, and past president of Merry Makers. He was born in Kankakee, IL, on January 5, 1934, to Edwin and Bertha Cremer (deceased). He graduated from Murray State University with a BS Degree in Industrial Arts and a Master of Arts in Education. He received his Doctorate in Engineering Technology from Utah State University. He was on faculty at the University of Memphis for 30 years in the College of Engineering, and served as Department Head of Engineering Technology for several years. He served his country in the US Army from 1956 to 1958. He is survived by his wife, Jane Cremer of 55 years; two daughters, Karen Cremer Cooksey (Rick) of Williston, TN and Kenna Cremer Jones of Collierville, TN; two grandchildren, Jon Franklin Jones and Maddie K. Jones; two step-grandchildren, Jennifer Cooksey Prather (Bart) and Ryan Cooksey and one step-great granddaughter, Addie Brooke Prather. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Ed Cremer and Alvin Cremer. Upon retirement from the University of Memphis, he devoted his time to mission work which took him to Mexico, Dominican Republic, India and Afghanistan. The funeral will be at Germantown Baptist Church on June 9, 2011, with visitation from 10:30 to 12:00 and a memorial service at 12:00. Burial will be at Veterans Cemetery on Forest Hill Irene. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be sent to Germantown Baptist Church.
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