Robert Anthony "Bob" Bramer Sr.

November 9, 1939 - February 10, 2021

Robert Anthony “Bob” Bramer, Sr, 81, of Louisville, entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Bob was a 60-year member of St. Athanasius where he dedicated his life to serving the parish and impacting the lives of all that he worked with. Whether he was chairing the parish picnic or the service committee; scheduling for the parish hall, or being a playground monitor during his retirement, he enjoyed being there to help the pastors and parish family in whatever questions or needs they had. He worked in Boy Scouts for over 50 years and received two of the highest honors in scouting receiving the Silver Beaver award for service to youth and the St. George Medal for scouting service to Catholic youth. He graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1957 and sent four sons through St. Xavier and a daughter through Holy Rosary as he valued Catholic education for his children above all else. He was a lifelong fan and supporter of St. Xavier and attended or listened to Tiger football games whenever possible. He worked multiple jobs throughout his life including Norton Hospital; and the Post Office where he retired after 30 plus years. Bob was also a member of the Army National Guard for 8 years. He is preceded in death by his daughters, Kathy Robin Bramer and Regina Bramer; great-granddaughter, Lakyn McNiff; parents, Ernest and Georgia Bramer; and brothers-in-law, Eddie Connolly and Jim Painter. Carrying on Bob’s legacy are his loving wife of 61 years, Sherry Bramer; children, Robert Anthony Bramer, Jr. (Mary Rose), Ronald Christopher Bramer (Misty), Ronda Sue Rhodes (Jeffrey), Ross Martin Bramer (Melanie) and Ryan Michael Bramer (Stefanie); grandchildren, Andy (Katie), Alex (Beth), Michael, Matthew, Melissa (Clay), Alisa (Billy), Samantha (Josh), Dalton (Kaitlyn), Dillon, Breeana, Cassy, Corey (Stephanie), Devan (Nick), Brian, Bryce, Dylan, Haley, Joey, Shea, Makenzie, and Logan; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Annabelle, Braxton, Oliver, Evie, Brandon, Mckenzie, Millie, and Casen; siblings, Shirley Hanna (Richard), Junie Bramer (Barbara), Linda Connolly, Sue Painter, Rita Denhard (Jim), and Angie Yount (Bill); and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for friends of the family will be held from 5-7 PM on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at St. Athanasius Catholic Church and for relatives from 9:30-11 AM on Friday, February 19 at the church. A private family Funeral Mass for Bob will follow at 11 and will be carried on zoom for those unable to attend in person, with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road is handling the arrangements. The Zoom meeting ID is 894 6008 5885 and the passcode is 672951. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Xavier High School tuition assistance fund. Condolences may be shared at Ratterman.com.