Warren Krams

(Sidney) Warren Krams made his debut in this world on August 28, 1935, in Jersey City, New Jersey. His initial audience consisted of his parents, Irene Phillips (Fulops) Krams and Milton Krams, and his brother, Ira. When Warren was eight years old, his family moved to Corpus Christi, laying claim for Warren to consider himself a lifelong Texan. It was there Irene and Milton owned and operated the Dixie Shore Motel on the beach. In Corpus, Warren attended public school and was active in the Boy Scouts, his school’s debate club, and Young Judaea. Warren proudly claimed that his shenanigans were the impetus for the creation of the city’s first JCC “to give the kids somewhere to congregate and keep them off the streets!” After 2 years of college, Warren enlisted in the Army and served for 2 years. After his service, he finished studies at the University of Texas in Austin, where he was an active member of AEPi and received a degree in Geology. It was in Austin where Warren met Mitzie Marcelle Roth, the love of his life. Within 2 weeks, Mitzie knew that Warren was the love of her life as well. Warren and Mitzie married on January 2, 1960, in Houston. Warren spent his career in the computer industry, working everywhere from NASA and the Pentagon, before starting his own business, Computer Professionals. He found his true passion as a certified Microsoft instructor, where he traveled the country and was able to impart his knowledge and wisdom unto others. Work responsibilities had Warren and Mitzie living out of state when they welcomed each of their children -- Lita, Randy, and Robin. However, Houston served as their home base as they returned to the city during each pregnancy, ensuring their children would be native-born Texans. The young family formally planted roots in Houston in 1965 and soon moved into the house that became a centralized home for the friends of their family and the family of their friends. Daily life with Warren and Mitzie meant time with Selene and Earl and their children, Everett, Marla, Sheri, and Lance, as well. As happily as Warren and Mitzie welcomed Robin’s husband, Kevin, into the family, they were even more ecstatic welcoming their grandchildren: Lita’s sons, Jared and Bradley; and Robin and Kevin’s children: Steffannie, Melissa, and Matthew. Warren not only enjoyed the relationships with his grandchildren, but also formed close bonds with their significant others, Margaret, Iris, and Kevin B. Throughout the years, whether it was burying pirate treasure with Jared and Bradley, watching Matthew perform onstage, or talking about school, poetry, or the law with Steffannie and Melissa, Warren loved the time he spent with his grandchildren. As a family, Warren and Mitzie helped their children and grandchildren bring in the year 2000 in Florida, experience Las Vegas, and discover new cultures during their travel on two cruises – once to celebrate Mitzie and Warren’s 50th anniversary, and again to celebrate their 60th. Predeceasing Warren were his beloved parents, Milton and Irene Krams; special aunt and uncle, Mabel and Morris Minsky; brother, Ira Krams; parents-in-law, Fannie and Nathan Roth; sister- and brother-in-law, Selene and Earl Gorel; good friends, David “Sonny” and Sue Sikora; Marilyn Glick; Morris Zablotsky; and numerous other cherished family members. Warren is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 64 years, Mitzie; his children, Lita Selsberg, Randy Krams, and Robin and Kevin Alter; his grandchildren, Jared Selsberg, Bradley Selsberg, Steffannie Alter (Kevin Baker), Melissa Alter, and Matthew Alter; nieces and nephews, Everett Gorel (Mary), Marla Cooper, Sheri Gorel, and Lance and Marilyn Gorel; David Krams (Amy); Jeff Krams (Cheryl); Justin Cooper (Jamie); Natasha Regojo (Gabe); Danya Gorel; and Jamie Krams. Warren will also miss and be missed by cherished lifelong friends, including Kenneth “Buddy” and Pat Susman; Jimmy and Ynette Hogue; Arna and Shelly Isman; and Leonard and Karen Goltzman. Warren passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, surrounded by family in the home he filled with laughter and love. His family thanks everyone who added to the adventures of his life and made it better, brighter, and happier. Those who are so inclined may donate in Warren’s memory to Holocaust Museum Houston, where Warren served as a docent. A memorial service was held at 4:00 pm on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, 801 Bering Dr., Houston, TX 77056.

Warren Krams

August 28, 1935 - February 3, 2024