Frances Kramer, age 96, of Winner, passed away on June 8, 2016 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, June 13, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Winner. Burial will be held at the Bassett Memorial Park in Bassett, NE., following a lunch. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Francis was born at his parents' ranch east of Bassett, Nebraska, February 12, 1920.  After first working with his parents, Francis continued to expand his holdings and build a successful ranching business.  He enjoyed employing young people to assist with haying, and many of them remained friends throughout his life time. In 1984, his ranch was honored with a Pioneer Farm Award. In 1986, Francis moved to Bassett to be able to better care for his mother. Francis was a strong and generous supporter of Rock County and the community of Bassett.

In his retirement, Francis enjoyed dancing, playing cards and traveling.

In 2004, Francis met his dancing partner, and they married in 2005.  He became a loving husband and filled their home with a wise, gentle, kind, and fun loving nature, quickly embraced by his new family.

Francis peacefully passed away on June 8, 2016.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Mary Kramer, and his brother, Charles.  Francis is survived by his sister, Emily, brother, Bernard(Billie), and their families.

He will be missed greatly by his wife Gladys, her children, Wendy(Donnie), Nathan(Christine), Lindsey(Bette), and Weyland(Peggy); grandchildren, Kiel(Paul), Carisa(Danika), Ethan(Charlene), Trevor(Olivia), Wesley, Tyler, & Tucker; and great-grandchildren, Josiah and Annika.