Kramer Oil Company, Inc. is built on a foundation of small town values — hard work, integrity, and dedication to family. It sounds cheesy, but it’s true. We exist to as part of this community and work for of our collective success.
We love serving the people of northeast Kansas. Why? Because the people we work with are the reason this community such a great place to live and work. Without your dedication to this community, we wouldn’t be here.
- Walt Kramer began delivering fuel for Standard Oil Company in 1941 with a single truck and a 5-gallon bucket.
- Don Kramer was born on December 6th, 1944 to his parents Walt & Gertrude Kramer in Marysville, KS.
- Don Kramer founded Kramer Oil Company, Inc. after deciding he wanted to raise his family in a small town community. Don continued his father’s commitment to providing the farmers and businesses of Northeast Kansas with first-class customer service and high-quality products.
- After 35 years of delivering fuel for Standard Oil Company fuel for Northeast Kansas farmers & businesses, Walt Kramer was ready to retire. Fortunately for his customers, Walt’s son Don was ready to step in and fill his father’s large shoes.
- Born in Marysville, Chad grew up immersed in his family’s business and understood the value of relentless dedication to customer service from a young age.
- The Marysville Cardlock was one of the first cardlocks to accept credit cards in the 1980s. Customers could get fuel 24/7 which was important for emergency vehicles, school buses, and other equipment.
- Kramer Oil expanded to its second cardlock location in Beattie, KS. - February 1
- Kramer Oil establishes a 3rd cardlock location in Herkimer, KS along with a bulk plant, fuel truck, and an additional employee._1990
- Kramer Oil bought property at the corner of 11th Rd and Highway 36 on the east side of Marysville for its fourth location. This was a cardlock location only from 2000 to 2005. CJ Express #1 will later be built in 2005 at this location.
- Due to the new railroad tracks through Marysville, Kramer Oil builds a new office and bulk plant location behind the new Marysville Cardlock. Later, the original bulk plant and cardlock is torn down.
- Kramer Oil purchased 3 more cardlocks in Greenleaf, Linn, and Washington as well as a bulk plant in Washington. Each cardlock takes credit cards as well as Kramer Oil’s proprietary cards.
- After Chad Kramer moved back from college in 2004, he designed and built CJ (Chad & Joy) Express. It was the first convenience store for Kramer Oil.
- Kramer Oil purchased its 10th location in Green, KS. The bulk plant in Green enables Kramer Oil to expand into Clay County and proves to be a vital component to Kramer Oil’s portfolio. It added an employee and another fuel truck.October 20- 2005
- Kramer Oil entered into an agreement with the cities of Aurora and Jamestown to supply fuel and card management for their fueling facilities.- 2012
- Kramer Oil purchased its 13th location in Clifton, KS. Bulk delivery along the Republican river valley has greatly expanded and fills the gap between Green and Washington bulk plants - 2014
- Kramer Oil purchased Trails N Rails in Marysville, KS at 400 Broadway. Shortly after it was rebranded to CJ Express as well. This purchase allows Kramer Oil to have a presence on each side of Marysville. -2015
- Kramer Oil built its 15th location in Longford, KS. This purchases expands Kramer Oil’s presence in Clay County and also accepts Kramer Oil’s proprietary cards and credit cards.
- Don Kramer retired after 41 years of service. He still serves as CEO and consultant. Chad Kramer, current owner & operator of Kramer Oil Company, Inc., was born on October 15, 1980 to his parents Donald and Betty Kramer in Marysville, KS.
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