Elizabeth Cramer

Elizabeth H. Huchzermeier Cramer, 94, formerly of Clinton Courts, Watertown, died Saturday in the Skilled Nursing Unit at River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, where she had resided since February of 2008.

Mrs. Cramer was a 4th and 6th grade teacher in the Thousand Island School District for many years retiring in 1970. Early in her teaching career, she taught first and second grade in a two room school house in Depauville.

She was born in the Town of Lyme, November 20, 1915, a daughter of Lloyd and Harriett Bridgen Warner. She graduated from Brownville - Glen Park High School in 1931. She later graduated from Oswego Normal School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Oswego State College at age 53.

She was predeceased by her husbands William B. Huchzermeier in 1953 and Henry Cramer in 1990.

Mrs. Cramer is survived by a son John Huchzermeier, Depauville. A daughter Glorian Reinman, Clayton. Five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Two step-daughters, Shirley Wagner, Clayton; Margery (Milain) Smith, Watertown. Several step grand and great grandchildren. Her sister Glorian Warner died at age 18.

Funeral services will be held in the spring at the Depauville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Old Depauville Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown.

Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.