DOWNEY - Laura Ann Lueke and Gary Gerard Kramer are proud to announce their Feb. 13 engagement.Laura is the daughter of longtime Downey residents, the late Conrad and Mrs. Joan Lueke. A graduate of Warren High School, Laura earned her bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA. She is currently employed as director of principal gifts at Methodist Hospital in Arcadia. She was previously employed for six years by Downey Regional Medical Center, where her most recent position was vice president of fund development. Gary is the son of Blaine and Maryann Kramer, of Seal Beach. A graduate of Huntington Beach High School, he earned his associate of arts degree from Golden West College and continued his studies at Cal State Long Beach, where he majored in recreation administration. Employed by industrial chemical distributor Univar USA for the past 30 years, Gary is regional finance and administrative manager. The couple plans a July 15 wedding and will reside in Westminster.

********** Published: March 10, 2011 - Volume 9 - Issue 47