John Cram

RENO, NV-Jack Cram, born to Hiram and Pauline (Laurich) Cram in Big Bay, Michigan passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at the VA Hospital in Reno, NV on January 15, 2025, surrounded by family.

The third of 9 siblings, Jack graduated from Gravereat High School, served in the United States Navy, and then went on to diesel mechanic school. Jack married Maxine Temple born to Earl (Pete) and Vernice (French) Temple. They had one daughter, Wendy (Cram) Process and moved to Green Bay, WI where he lived for 20 years and owned and operated his own diesel repair shop, Motor Truck Repair, in DePere, WI. He moved to Polson, Montana and opened another diesel repair shop, Jack’s Repair, for 25 years. In 2015, due to health reasons, Jack moved to Reno, NV to be closer to his daughter Wendy, son-in-law Bill, and two granddaughters: Olivia & Jordyn.

In his younger years, Jack enjoyed off-road racing in the WI racing circuit and fishing trips to Canada with his lifelong friend Charlie Hillman. In later years, Jack enjoyed the outdoors of Montana and his many friends, fishing, motorcycle riding, and always had love and respect for all living animals. He cherished his horse (Ezzy), dogs (Sadie and Charlie) and cat (Lucy). He was most proud of his two granddaughters and their accomplishments competing in rodeos.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Pauline, sisters Fritzi (Cram) Deichlebor and Nancy (Cram) Street.

Jack is survived by his daughter Wendy (Bill) Process, granddaughters Olivia and Jordyn Process, ex-wife, Maxine Temple, siblings Hiram Cram Jr., Mary (Bert Bowers) Cram, Nora (Cram) Cardinal, Pam (Bill) Bowers, Joe (Kathy) Cram, Joyce Cram, and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life is tentatively planned for this summer in Big Bay, Michigan.