Joel Cramer

Joel Cramer passed away Feb. 26, 2026, in Moses Lake, Wash., at the age of 82. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Ted and Pauline Cramer and siblings Virginia, Barbara, Patty, Larry, Roger, Jerry and Gary. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. His teaching career of 37 years included junior high, high school, coaching and driver education, with many of those years in Othello, Wash. 

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, son Douglas (Amanda), son Russell, brother Gail (Marilyn), sister Judy, five grandchildren and many other family members. Joel was a wonderful son, brother, husband of almost 55 years, father, grandfather, and friend. 

A memorial service will be held May 29 at 1 p.m. at the Moses Lake Christian Church, 200 Yonezawa Blvd., in Moses Lake. Interment will be at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Medical Lake, Wash.