James Stanley Shramek, 72, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Salina Regional Health Center.  He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 29, 1953, to James J. and Sylvia P. (Garst) Shramek.  He attended Salina Central High School and graduated in 1971.

He is survived by his wife, Esther, of the home; children, Dacia Shramek and Curtis Shramek, Kathy Gonzalez, Joseph Daniel Cruz, Ricky Cruz, and Ronald Cruz; siblings, Mark, Patrick, and John; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Charles “Chuck” Shramek, Barbara Ann and Linda Jolene.

Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Kansas.

Memorials may be sent to Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.