GIL ULYSESS KRAEMER JR., FUHS '49

Kraemer Jr., Gilbert U.

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. Gilbert U. Kraemer, Jr. died on January 13, 2009, after a lengthy illness. A proud 6th generation native Californian, Gil was born on July 13, 1931 in Anaheim, California. Gil graduated from Fullerton High School and Santa Clara University. During his youth, he excelled at diving, sailing and football. His professions ranged from citrus farming to real estate development. An international angler, Gil broke the world record for Pacific blue marlin in 1986. He was President of the Balboa Angling Club. Gil is survived by his wife, Diane. El Supremo was blessed with three sons, Jimmy, Paul, and Steve and one daughter, Leslie. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Christopher and Allison Todd; Mackenzie, Sidney and Riley Kraemer; and Warren, Coleman, and Claire Kraemer. Funeral services will be held at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, 31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, California at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 19. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated at The Billfish Foundation, 2161 East Commercial Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308; or The Special Olympics.

Published in the Orange County Register

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