Walter M. Cramer III, 84

Walter M. “Chip” Cramer III, 84, of Madisonville, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Oak Ridge Senior Living in Madisonville. He was born on November 29, 1941, in Muncie, IN, to the late Walter M. Cramer Sr.and Betty Sue Dewitt Cramer. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Christian Cramer, and one grandson, Eli Cramer. Walter worked as a Director of Patient Financial Accounts at Trover Clinic and RMC, but he retired from Calloway County Hospital. He led Sunday school and was a very active member of First Christian Church. He previously ran Hopkins County Free Clinic and the blood drive. Most of all, he was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by two daughters; Melissa (Eric) Hagemeier of TN; and Katie Roberts of Madisonville; one son; Dustin (Sarah) Cramer also from TN; one sister, Ann (Pattie Knapp) Mancuso, of OH; and four grandchildren, John Cramer, Finley Cramer, Ryan Hagemeier and Regan Smither; and one great-great grandchild, Eric Smither, along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Monday, December 22, 2025, at First Christian Church with Rev. Kara Foster officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Monday, December 22, 2025, at First Christian Church in Madisonville, KY. Online condolences may be made at www.barnettstrother.com.