William “Bill” Tramer, of Hanover passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 76. 

Born in Kitchener to the late William and Viola (nee Oberle) Tramer on April 12, 1948. 

Bill was married to his loving wife Linda (nee Frook) for 40 years before she passed in January 2019. Many will remember Bill from his many years working at Hanover & District Hospital as well as his early years working and volunteering as an active member of St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Friends of Bill will remember his bright and optimistic personality on his daily walks in the neighborhood. 

Bill will be missed by his children, Charles (Sonia) Rhody Tramer, and Lindsay Thibert and her family. Fondly remembered by his siblings Richard Tramer, Diane (Sam) Rattle, Robert Tramer, Paul (Wendy) Tramer, and in-laws Elsie Frook, Bev (Dorothy) Frook, Merla Cook, Nancy Frook, Victor Bell, Ken Frook, Marilyn Mighton, Marianne Jacklin, and Karen (Don) Wilson, as well as many nieces, nephews, and their families. Predeceased by his wife Linda Tramer, his parents William and Viola Tramer, and in-laws Calvin Frook, Neil Cook, Grace & Robert Osterndorff, Harry Frook, Dorothy Bell, Nancy Frook, and Fred Jacklin.

Cremation has taken place. A casual come & go Celebration of Life will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Saturday, October 18^th, 2025, from 12 noon until 2 pm, with a brief prayer service and commendation at 1:45 pm.  Inurnment with a committal service will follow at the Hanover Cemetery at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend. 

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Diabetes Canada, or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.