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Michigan attorney Michael Kramer, 82, put family and community first

JL;DR SUMMARY Michael Kramer, a beloved Michigan attorney and philanthropist, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of deep dedication to family and community. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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FamilyJewish CommunityPhilanthropyDetroitMichiganLawLegacyCongregation Shaarey ZedekMichael KramerDetroit Lions

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Detroit, Michigan, United States
"Michael Kramer, who died on March 28, 2025 at age 82 after a battle with lung cancer, was born in Detroit to Hyman and Bernice Kramer and lived in Michigan all his life."
Southfield, Michigan, United States
"A lifelong member and supporter of Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, Michigan, Kramer was also well-known for his support to many non-profit organizations in the Detroit-area, including Oakland Family Services, Gleaners Community Food Bank and the Jewish Federation of Detroit."
Franklin Hills, Michigan, United States
"A passionate golfer, Kramer also served as president of the Franklin Hills Country Club."
Oxford, Ohio, United States
"He was a popular student and a three-sport athlete at Detroit Country Day School, graduated from Miami University in Ohio in 1965, and went on to study law at Wayne State University where in 1966 he met his future wife, Zina, then an undergraduate."

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