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Graf, Donald E.
Donald E. Graf, 86, of Oelwein, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 2011. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Christ United Presbyterian Church, Oelwein, with the Rev. Charis Combs-Lay officiating. Visitation: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, and for one hour before services Thursday at the church. Public Masonic Service: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Private family interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.
A memorial fund for the Oelwein Little Husky Learning Center.
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Don is survived by three children, a son, “Ronnie” (Sandie) Graf of Hazleton; two daughters, Glenda “Gigi” Graf (Bob Thornburg) of Des Moines, and Debra “Debbie” Graf (Tom Friel) of Chesterfield, Mo.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his extended family.
Published in The Gazette Nov. 8, 2011.
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