William Cramp

William H. "Bill" Cramp. 85, of Haycock Twp., died Tues., Dec. 18 in St. Luke's - Quakertown Hospital. He was married 62 years to the late Joyce (Lewis) Cramp. Born in W. Rockhill Twp., he was the son of the late William M. and Francis (DuBois) Cramp. He received a BS in both biology & history from East Stroudsburg University in 1955 and his masters in education from Lehigh University in 1962. Bill taught science in the Palisades School District for 37 years and served as head of the department for 25 years. He was active in the Quakertown Little League and Connie Mack League baseball for 40 years; he served on the Board of Directors, coached, and umpired. In 2005 he was inducted into the Pennridge-Quakertown Hall of Fame. In 2007, the Minor League Baseball Field was named after him. Bill was an active member of the Haycock Historical Society. Surviving are his children Jim of Dayton, WA, Cathy Weibel (Paul) of Quakertown and Tom (Susan) of Quakertown. Grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Paul (Caroline), Andrea (Andy), Jonathan (Becky), Jeff (Jackie), Janna, Justin, Jessica (Rich). Great-grandchildren Caleb, Lydia, Miriam, Naomi, Evelyn, Whitney, Alexis, Bradly, Carleigh, Addison; & brother-in-law John Lewis, companion, Jimmy Savercool, in FL. He was predeceased by a great granddaughter, Talitha Ruth Curry. Funeral services will be held 11 am Sat., Dec. 22 in the Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown with a calling period preceding from 9:30 - 11 am. Interment Quakertown Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Haycock Historical Society, P.O. Box 715, Quakertown, PA 18951. www.nauglefcs.com