On the morning of December 31, 2022, David R. Schramm died at the age of 93 while peacefully sleeping next to his dog, Gizmo.
David was born to C. F. Schramm and Nora Lula on August 4, 1929 in an orange grove in Lake Wales, Florida. He found the Lord at a young age and attended church regularly which is where he met his future wife on the stairs leading into service. In November of 1949, he married Maxine “Betty” Holland in Moultrie, Georgia, and together they had two children Rick, Jr. and Pamela.
David worked as a machinist where he learned “all I needed to know about tools” while on the job. David was an amateur farmer growing different crops over the years and giving lawn mower rides to his little granddaughter. He was a woodworker and make beautiful lawn ornaments, teddy bear swings, and whirly gigs to catch the wind. An avid golfer, he loved to swing his club and enjoyed playing golf games on his computer in the last several years of his life.
A dedicated Christian man, David believed in the healing grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and rejoiced in His name. He was known by his friends and family as having a funny sense of humor, giving great bear hugs, rolling up his sleeves to help a neighbor, and always sharing a smile.
David is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty, and his two children, Rick and Pamela. He is survived by his granddaughter, Amber, her children, David’s great-grandchildren, Logan and Lily, his dear friend Sam Smith, and his sweet dog, Gizmo.
A private viewing service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 8th at DeGusipe Funeral Home at 1400 Matthew Paris Blvd, Ocoee, FL 34761, and his burial will be at Jacksonville Memory Gardens at 111 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073 where he will be laid to rest next to his wife and children.