FUHS 1946
April 11, 1928 - December 27, 2015
Daniel Gilbert
Kraemer passed peacefully in his home in Solana Beach on December 27th, 2015,
at the age of 87.
Dan was born to Gilbert and Esther Kraemer in Anaheim,
California. He attended Fullerton High, and graduated from Santa Clara
University in 1950, with a degree in business. He married Mary Musante shortly
after serving as a lieutenant in the Korean War. Dan began his farming life in
Pauma Valley, later settling in Corona to raise citrus. Over the next years,
Dan and Mary welcomed eight children and raised them with love, patience, and
faith.
Dan was a
loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Known as Pop by his 21
grandchildren, Dan will be remembered for big hugs, memorable stories, and
fresh squeezed oranges. He has set an example of generosity, friendship and
faith that will continue for generations to come.
Dan is survived by Mary, his wife of 62 years and their children: Mary (Steve),
Susan (Dave), Ann, Eileen (Matt), John (Cim), Karen, Janine (Joe), and Matt
(fiancé Alli). He will be missed by grandchildren: Patrick, Rachel, Eric,
Jacob, Scott, Nick, Cole, Margaux, Dano, Mitch, Madeline, Mollie, Belinda,
Matt, Jeff, Lauren, Lindsey, Cade, Ryan, Kate and Shannon.
Dan's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on January 4th, 2016, 11:00 AM at St.
James Church, 625 S. Nardo Ave., in Solana Beach. In lieu of flowers,
remembrance donations may be made in Dan's name to Fr. Joe's Villages and St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital .
Published in
Orange County Register from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3, 2016
