David L. Krahmer

David Krahmer, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep at St. Johnsville Rehab. & Nursing Center on Tuesday March 4,2025 following a long battle with dementia. David was born on April 2,1938 at home in Northville NY to the late Ellanora and Louis Krahmer. He was the youngest of six children and is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Donald, Douglas (Patricia), Betty, Pricilla, and Daniel. David is survived by his loving wife Lucille Krahmer; his three daughters, Kelly Nomikos, Melanie Krahmer (Richard), and Michelle Krahmer; his grandchildren, Tuesday, Tasha, Corbin, and Grayson; his many nieces and nephews including Cathy (David), Rodney (Denise), Liz, Maggie, Raymond, Norma Jean, and Joann; his great grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Moxie. David built the home where he and Lucille lived in Pattersonville, NY. He was a skilled and self-taught craftsman and a wizard with car and household repairs. David was a very hard worker. He worked as a machinist at Electro Metrics and General Electric, and later at Cranesville Block as a driver, parts delivery specialist, and sales associate. A music lover, David was an incredibly gifted pianist and listened to everything from the Beatles to Mario Lanza. He performed in many bands and at home, on his baby grand piano, for his family and friends. David also cherished animals, and all of his pet cats and dogs were rescues. He built a large birdhouse where he fed all of the neighborhood birds and squirrels. He passed on his love for animals and music to his daughters and they’re all following in his footsteps. Kelly and Michelle have pets, that are all rescues; and his daughter Melanie is a professional musician. David also enjoyed gardening and planted a large vegetable garden annually. He spent many hours taking care of their three-acre lawn on his John Deere tractor. He was an excellent swimmer and in his younger years he’d dive from bridges into the Mohawk River and swim against the current. He also liked going to stock car races, cooking (especially pancakes), going to see live music (especially his daughter’s band) and dancing with his wife in their early days. They met at “Roaring Brook” in 1967 when he asked her to dance. On their first date, he took Lucille flying in a small airplane. She always called him her “Lil’ Davey Krahmer”. Lucille and David would have been married for 57 years this May. He’ll be greatly missed and remembered by everyone who knew him. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from noon – 2pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown, NY. A memorial prayer service will follow at the funeral home at 2pm with Rev. Jun Segura officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org (to support Alzheimer’s Research) or to your favorite (no kill) animal shelter, both in care of the funeral home.

David L. Krahmer

April 2, 1938 - March 4, 2025

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April 2, 1938 - March 4, 2025

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