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Rod Andrew Cramer
08/24/1974 — 08/25/2025
From West Richland, WA | Born in Everett, WA
Rod Andrew Cramer
Rod Andrew Cramer, 51, of West Richland, Washington, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Rod was born in Everett, Washington. After graduating from Marysville-Pilchuck High School, he went to college in Ellensburg at Central Washington University, where he continued to swim competitively and completed his bachelor’s in physics. He was a natural athlete and gave it his all. He met his wife at college.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Cramer, and his brother, Loren Cramer. He served his country in the United States Navy. He loved being a father. He was a graduate student at WSU-Global, METM systems engineering management and planned to finish this degree this year. He will be missed.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Cramer; sons, Andrew and Lawrence, daughters, Maraiah, Rachel, Eleanor, Irene, Summer, Gloria, and Kiera; mother, Karen Cramer; siblings, Lynese Cramer and Angela Cramer; two nephews.
Hi Rod,
It was heartbreaking to hear of your passing. Though we only spoke a few times as I helped you with your VR&E, we did share a few chuckles over shared experiences. You are gone far too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as they navigate grief and loss and life without you physically beside them. You will forever be there just out of sight, watching over them.
Rest Easy, my fellow Veteran… Until we meet again.
Penny Martinez
I am deeply saddened to hear about Rod’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Rod’s dedication, warmth, and passion left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and may his memory live on in your hearts.
The last time I spoke with Rod was on August 20th. After class, he stayed behind to catch up, share a laugh, and talk about what was going on in his life. In the middle of our conversation, a new student in the ETM program popped into our Zoom session with a question about required books. Without hesitation, Rod jumped in, shared his screen, and walked the student step-by-step through how to find and purchase the books, making sure to highlight the quickest and most efficient way to get them in hand.
That was Rod, always ready to help, always willing to support his fellow students. His smile and laughter were a highlight of every class I had him in, and his presence will be deeply missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, children, family, and friends.
Rod was such a lovely colleague to have in class—always willing to help out and really resourceful.
“Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.”
― Jamie Anderson
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Cramer, a cherished member of our community. Rod was in his final year as a student in the Engineering and Technology Management Program, where he was admired for his keen insights, quiet determination, and strong relationships with both peers and teachers. We honor Rod’s memory and his time at WSU ETM, which will not be forgotten. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Rod’s family, friends, and all who were touched by his life.
Rest in peace my brother Rod Cramer you are going to be missed very much by all of your family and friends 🧡
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Rod Andrew Cramer