Kermit Joseph Kraemer, Jr.

Kermit Joseph Kraemer, Jr, 69, passed away on February 21, 2018. He was a native of Ponchatoula, former resident of Lutcher and Thibodaux, and presently of Prairieville. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Connie Bourgeois Kraemer and his daughter Erica Aline Kraemer; sister Gail Grob, brother Norvin Kraemer (Brenda); brothers-in-law Emile Bourgeois, Jr. (Suzanne), Richard Bourgeois, Sr. (Tania), Bruce Bourgeois (Sheila), Mark Bourgeois (Collette); sisters-in-law Kathleen Levens and Carolyn Otts. He was preceded in death by his parents Kermit Kraemer, Sr. and Madeline Dugas Kraemer, brothers-in-law Jerry Grob, John Levens, and nephew Bradley Bourgeois. Survived by his aunts Lettie LeBlanc and Betty Jo Dugas, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Kermit was a graduate of LSU and SLU. Throughout his career he worked as a teacher and Director of Operations for local governments. Upon his retirement, he worked as a consultant in the environmental disaster relief field. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time with his daughter watching LSU baseball. Kermit was a loving, kind, caring, and compassionate person to all. He will be dearly missed by everyone that knew him. Visitation was held Sunday, February 25, 2018 at HC Alexander Funeral Home, 2208 Jefferson Hwy., Lutcher, LA from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Visitation continued on Monday, February 26, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2130 Rectory St., Paulina, LA beginning at 8:00 A.M. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. Entombment was at St. Joseph Mausoleum. Condolences may be expressed at www.HCAlexander.com.