My deepest sympathies for Karl, Sarah and their families and friends. May you lean on the Lord and each other until you meet again. I am in a Small Group Bible Study with Carolyn Krampe and have known her for years.
Scot & Christine Gamradt
September 25, 2026
Loving Parents, Grandparents & Siblings, passed away together unexpectedly on September 25, 2026. They no longer walk on this earth, but now walk in the radiance of Jesus.
They are preceded in death by Scot’s parents, Raymond & Corrine Gamradt; Christine’s parents, Clifton & Caroline Dock. They are survived by children, Karl Gamradt (Shayne Currin), Sarah (Nathan) Krampe; grandchildren, Xander, Eleanor, Micah, Isaac, Esther; Scot’s siblings, Barbara Gamradt, Roger Gamradt (Barbara Newton); Christine’s sister, Barbara Dock; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Scot was born and grew up in Princeton, Minnesota. He believed in hard work and even at a young age he worked on a tree farm and had a paper route rain, shine or snow. He attended Princeton High School before getting a degree from St. Cloud State. Scot enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1972 and served for 6 years. He got a job at St. Paul Companies (now Traveler’s) as a systems analyst and spent his entire career there until he retired. As a young man, Scot was very active: football, tennis, gymnastics and road biking. A hidden talent and love has always been studying and creating art: a carved toy boat for his little brother, stained glass lamp shades, custom painted Dungeon and Dragons figurines, RC boats and, in his retirement years, paintings.
Chris was born and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. She embraced city life, taking the bus everywhere with her mother, especially to downtown Dayton’s for many shopping trips. Chris spent summers away from the city as a horseback riding trail guide. Her family regularly attended Sacred Heart Church where she also went to grade school. She attended Harding High School where she was a member of the Harding Knight Lites before getting an associates degree from TVI (now St. Paul College). Chris got a job at First Trust (now US Bank) as an administrative assistant in their private banking division. She stayed her entire career there until she retired. She had a love for shopping, socializing with friends, spoiling her grandkids, and singing in her church choir. Her love language was gifts and she gave her time, talents and treasure with abundance.
Scot and Chris met at a bar in their 20’s and got married in 1975. They were devoted to raising Karl and Sarah well. It often meant many late evenings and long weekends at soccer games, T-ball, baseball and softball games, school events, and ballet rehearsals and performances. They were also adamant about exposing their children to art, music, and history. A museum trip was never far away. After being introduced to dirt track car racing at Cedar Lake Speedway in the mid 90s it became their weekend home. They never missed a weekend of racing even until the end. After Karl and Sarah grew up, their world became the grandkids. They would drop everything for an opportunity to spend time with them. What a blessing that they were able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary together last year, surrounded by their immediate family.
Though our hearts are heavy as family and friends, we carry the joy of memories we hold onto and share with each other. They will be deeply missed, but forever cherished.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, October 12th with visitation beginning at 9 AM at Church of St. Pascal Baylon, St. Paul.
Memorials preferred to St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church and Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
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1757 Conway St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
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1757 Conway St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
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