Richard “Richie” William Kraemer, 18, found peace on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Upper Freehold, New Jersey. A long-time resident of Hamilton (Mercer County), Rich was a graduate of Steinert High School and Mercer County Technical Schools. Born in Hamilton, Richard is survived by his parents, Richard H. Kraemer and Jennifer L. Kraemer; his siblings, Katherine “Katie” and Ryan Kraemer; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Kathleen Herrick; his paternal grandmother, Linda L. Kraemer; his aunts and uncles, Stacy Herrick, Linda and John Isaacs, Steven and Mandy Kraemer, Michelle and Rocco Infante, Lee and Whitney Bradbury, and Robert, Janet, Francis, and Lorraine Herrick; his cousins Nicole, Rocco, Grace, Hailey, and Jillian; dozens of second and third cousins; and his loving and adored girlfriend, Kylee Kennedy. Richard is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, William H. Kraemer. A talented diesel mechanic and avid dirt bike rider, Rich spent his time working on trucks, bikes, and equipment. His family knew he had a gift for mechanics from the start: he modified his first small engine in Second Grade and never stopped! He used his ability to make sure his family and friends always had a safe ride, whether it be on a quad, dirt bike, motorcycle, truck, jet ski, mower – you name it. He and “the boys” were forever breaking and fixing their toys at Jake’s shop. Above all, his great sense of humor and kind and generous nature made him the best son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend that anyone could ever ask for. Those who truly knew Rich understood he had a pure soul. While his family will always cherish their trips to the shore, the Bahamas, and Disney World and their “pizza and mayhem” nights with the Infantes, it’s those little things that set Rich apart from everyone else that will give them solace through the pain of losing him far too soon. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 8pm at the Kingston and Kemp Funeral Home, 260 White Horse Ave., Hamilton. (www.kingstonandkemp.com) Calling hours will be from 5 pm until time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.