John W. Cramer

1928–2017 (age 89)

Politician

Biography

John W. Cramer (1928–2017) of Freeport served the public with integrity, focusing on practical solutions that improved transportation, education, and opportunity for his constituents.

He listened carefully to neighbors, allowing their stories to shape his work, and was remembered as a thoughtful leader who believed politics should lift everyone.

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