Bloom Where You are Planted: Leeroy Kramer's Commitment to His Work & His Passion

In just a few hours, an online auction featuring some of the cars from Mr. Leeroy Kramer's antique car collection will be closing. 

One of my favorite things about the estate auction business is learning about the person behind the items. Mr. Kramer was a Production Supervisor with Bluebell Creameries for 46 years. He also ran Kramer's Used Cars & Auto Parts. The phrase that keeps coming to mind is "Bloom Where You Are Planted." Mr. Kramer did just that. He was steadfast in his leadership and steadfast in his passion, which was restoring antique cars and bringing them back to life. 

With this level of care and perseverance, you can be certain, that while in his care - these cars were cared for to his best ability. Since his health decline and subsequent passing, the family has done their best to keep his collection sheltered. Now, the family is ready to let them pass into the ownership of capable hands that have an appreciation for these cars, like Leeroy did. 

Per his daughter, many brides and grooms left the church in one of her father's restored vehicles. They were also a favorite in local and area parades. He was eager to share his knowledge and collection with anyone that shared his interest and intrigue. The Houston TV show The Eyes of Texas did one of their series on his vehicle collection on 1-30-1993. The video is below. Be sure to turn the volume all the way up. 

(Maybe later I'll get the video up. Keeps kicking it back because of file size. :/)

Even in his late 80s, Mr. Kramer would keep his cars cleaned and shined up. While he was still with us, he shared his passion and now that he's left us, he is sharing and sending his hard work and dedication out to others that appreciate these vehicles and the enjoy putting time into them to maintain and honor them. 

He literally bloomed where he was planted. He put down roots, maintained a long career with Bluebell Creameries, started a business out of his passion, and worked joyfully and persistently on the things he loved and honored. May you all be blessed by this story and this life, like the crew and I have been. 

The online auction will START closing at 6pm TODAY - 3 lots per minute, with auto-extend. Below are SOME of the cars that will find new owners, this evening. 

HERE IS THE AUCTION LINK

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A Legacy of Deep Respect & Gratitude

The auction project we are currently working on is for the Pagel Estate in Ganado, TX. We've been blessed to get to know and work right along side this family. We have also had the pleasure of enjoying the beautiful property, where this estate is situated, which will also be up for sale via the auction method of marketing on September 7th.

I like to share the backstories on our estate projects, to give our readers and bidders a glimpse into the life of the people and families associated with these estates. Louis & Louise Pagel were two small business owners that were very active in their community. He ran a sheet metal business & she had a sewing business where she sold fabric, sewing novelties, & made clothes and quilts. Working closely with their children, they have shared numerous stories with us, with so many exemplifying their love of fellowship, helping & being part of a community.

Both had their businesses in Ganado, which they later moved to Edna. While running those businesses and raising three children they also found time to allow the local Girl Scout Troop to hold camp on their beautiful property every year & hosted a many get togethers where Louis enjoyed cooking! Louis served as a Deputy Sheriff for Jackson County & enjoyed cooking for his colleagues.

They were very active in the Masonic Lodge & Eastern Star chapters they belonged to, as well as their church. I can tell by talking to their children that they valued family, had a sense of humor, & just really liked people. Another feeling I get from working with their children is the gentle strength they must have had. The kind of strength that speaks through actions versus words & a love and respect for people that solidified that strength. I never had the pleasure of meeting them, but I imagine they were the kind of people that listened to everyone they met & showed them respect, whether they saw eye to eye on everything or not. Something else that seems very apparent to me is that they didn't necessarily place a value on things, but more so - what those things brought and did for them in their lives. For example: it's not the money she spent on the fabric, but the time, energy, & dedication to her craft & the appreciation for what she knows can be created with the fabric by her or anyone else that has similar gifts & abilities. Everyone's story matters & I feel blessed to play a small part in theirs.

An online auction for the personal property associated with this estate is currently underway. It will start closing at 6 PM on Saturday 7/28/18. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ITEMS. There are numerous items that were accumulated over their lifetime including wonderful vintage fabric, tools, primitives, firearms, quilts, cedar chests, & so much more. Pick up will be this Sunday & those interested in the real estate you will be able to preview THIS Sunday between 1PM & 7PM.

The real property is also up for auction on September 7th. The real property consists of the home place with 5 acres adorned with 99+/- mature oak trees on the property & at least 2 pecan trees and a 1432 square foot house. An additional 7.48 acre tract is for sale at the intersection of HWY 111 & FM 1593, both having ag exemption. More information on the properties can be found here. These properties are separated by the public boat ramp and are minutes away from Lake Texana. Not to mention situated an hour or less from popular fishing destinations such as: Port Lavaca, Point Comfort & Port O'Conner; approximately half an hour from Victoria; 2 hours +/- from Austin, San Antonio, & Houston (about and hour and a half).

House & 5 Acres

House & 5 Acres

House & 5 Acres

7.48 +/- Acres

7.48 +/- Acres

7.48 +/- Acres

Estate situations can be difficult, but what better way to share the love and legacy of a family than to let items take on a new life and be shared with those that enjoy & appreciate them? What better way to bring fellowship back to the place that once was home to many gatherings?

Buck Up Baby! Check out the auction by visiting this link or downloading the "Buck Up Auctions" app for free to your smartphone. Information for the real estate can be found here. Once you click on the property of interest, look under the large picture & click the "Documents" tab for more info, including the full terms and conditions.

Buck Up & Bid! Bid! BID!
God Bless!
Heather Kaspar, NAA, TAA, REALTOR, GRI, ABOR, HAR
TXL 17037