Steve Kramer was born May 30, 1951 to Bill and Mary Kramer in Lincoln, Nebraska. Steve and his siblings Kay, Mark and Dave grew up doing all manner of outdoor activities; waterskiing, swimming, and fishing. He attended Southeast High School in Lincoln where he was a star basketball player and met Jane Tinstman. They both attended the University of Nebraska and were married in 1975 starting their 47 year beautiful love story. Steve went on to graduate dental school in 1976 and moved to Fort Collins where he opened his dental practice which is now carried on by his son Jeff. Steve had a successful and fulfilling 40 year career.

Shortly after arriving in Fort Collins they welcomed their three sons Will, Jeff and Ben.

Steve was a true Renaissance man, excelling professionally, athletically and artistically. He took these talents to the next level. His greatest joy was being a husband and father. One thing in particular sticks out to Will, Jeff and Ben. “Our dad always said yes. Whether it was playing in the back yard, wrestling or doing anything else we wanted to do, the answer was always yes. He was simply the best father anyone could ask for. He raised us with unmatched enthusiasm and love.” His wit and humor will be the center of our stories for the rest of our lives.

Starting at age 40 Steve became a prolific artist. His sculptures and paintings can be seen throughout Fort Collins.

In 2012 Steve became a grandfather and he was as devoted about spending time and connecting with each grandchild as he was about being a father.

Steve is survived by his wife Jane, Will and Jackie , Jeff and Lindsay, Ben and Abbey, and eight grandsons Drew, Jack, Derek, Tyler, Brayden, Gavin, Sam, and soon to be born grandson. Steve lived big, laughed big and loved big, he had an outsized impact on everyone whose life he touched. Visit bohlenderfuneralchapel.com to share memories.