Rev. Robert M. Graber, age 93, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio. He was born on July 18, 1925 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella (Cleeman) Graber; his brother, James Graber, of Milwaukee; sister-in-law Betty Graber; in-laws Rev. Joseph and Helen Wannenmacher, Rev. John & Ethel Wannenmacher, Rev. Philip & Betty Wannenmacher.
Bob is survived by the love of his life, Lois (Wannenmacher) Graber. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 14, 2018. Also surviving is sister-in-law, Lois (James) Graber of Milwaukee, WI; nephews: Gary Graber; Tom Graber, of Milwaukee; Paul (Kathy)
Wannenmacher; and Philip (Carlye) Wannenmacher of Springfield, MO; Mark (Laurie) Wannenmacher; Jon Wannenmacher of Milwaukee; nieces: Pat Schwarzmeier; Laurie (Michael) Klafke; and Jan (Charles) Gary of Milwaukee; Joy (Keith) Sorbo and Beth Carroll, of Springfield, MO.
Bob graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. He began his pastoral ministry in Mauston, Wisconsin. As a young pastor he was known as the "Bicycling Preacher." His pastorates in Ohio include Willard, Elyria, and Canton. He became senior pastor at Bethel Temple Assemblies of God Church in Canton in 1959. He was on the Presbytery Board of the Ohio District Council of the Assemblies of God. He was on the founding Board of Directors of Emerge Counseling Services in Akron, OH.
Our heartfelt thanks: to Dr. Milan Dopirak for his care of Bob over the years; to some very special neighbors who gave of their time and help; to Gwyn Maffltt, our daily caregiver and friend; and our Bethel Church family who have blessed us with their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Graber Memorial Fund, Bethel Church (Bethel Temple), or Spencer Lake Christian Center, WNMD, PO Box 309, Waupaca, WI 54981 Note: Robert Graber Memorial.
Visiting hours at Bethel Church will be from 6-8:00PM on Monday, July 23 and 10 - 11: OOAM on Tuesday, July 24. The Memorial Service will follow at 11: OOAM at Bethel Church, located at 711 25th St. NW in Canton.
Private burial will take place in North Lawn Cemetery.
Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella (Cleeman) Graber; his brother, James Graber, of Milwaukee; sister-in-law Betty Graber; in-laws Rev. Joseph and Helen Wannenmacher, Rev. John & Ethel Wannenmacher, Rev. Philip & Betty Wannenmacher.
Bob is survived by the love of his life, Lois (Wannenmacher) Graber. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 14, 2018. Also surviving is sister-in-law, Lois (James) Graber of Milwaukee, WI; nephews: Gary Graber; Tom Graber, of Milwaukee; Paul (Kathy)
Wannenmacher; and Philip (Carlye) Wannenmacher of Springfield, MO; Mark (Laurie) Wannenmacher; Jon Wannenmacher of Milwaukee; nieces: Pat Schwarzmeier; Laurie (Michael) Klafke; and Jan (Charles) Gary of Milwaukee; Joy (Keith) Sorbo and Beth Carroll, of Springfield, MO.
Bob graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. He began his pastoral ministry in Mauston, Wisconsin. As a young pastor he was known as the "Bicycling Preacher." His pastorates in Ohio include Willard, Elyria, and Canton. He became senior pastor at Bethel Temple Assemblies of God Church in Canton in 1959. He was on the Presbytery Board of the Ohio District Council of the Assemblies of God. He was on the founding Board of Directors of Emerge Counseling Services in Akron, OH.
Our heartfelt thanks: to Dr. Milan Dopirak for his care of Bob over the years; to some very special neighbors who gave of their time and help; to Gwyn Maffltt, our daily caregiver and friend; and our Bethel Church family who have blessed us with their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Graber Memorial Fund, Bethel Church (Bethel Temple), or Spencer Lake Christian Center, WNMD, PO Box 309, Waupaca, WI 54981 Note: Robert Graber Memorial.
Visiting hours at Bethel Church will be from 6-8:00PM on Monday, July 23 and 10 - 11: OOAM on Tuesday, July 24. The Memorial Service will follow at 11: OOAM at Bethel Church, located at 711 25th St. NW in Canton.
Private burial will take place in North Lawn Cemetery.
Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.
Rev. Robert M. Graber, age 93, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio. He was born on July 18, 1925 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella (Cleeman) Graber; his brother, James Graber, of Milwaukee; sister-in-law Betty Graber; in-laws Rev. Joseph and Helen Wannenmacher, Rev. John & Ethel Wannenmacher, Rev. Philip & Betty Wannenmacher.
Bob is survived by the love of his life, Lois (Wannenmacher) Graber. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 14, 2018. Also surviving is sister-in-law, Lois (James) Graber of Milwaukee, WI; nephews: Gary Graber; Tom Graber, of Milwaukee; Paul (Kathy)
Wannenmacher; and Philip (Carlye) Wannenmacher of Springfield, MO; Mark (Laurie) Wannenmacher; Jon Wannenmacher of Milwaukee; nieces: Pat Schwarzmeier; Laurie (Michael) Klafke; and Jan (Charles) Gary of Milwaukee; Joy (Keith) Sorbo and Beth Carroll, of Springfield, MO.
Bob graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. He began his pastoral ministry in Mauston, Wisconsin. As a young pastor he was known as the "Bicycling Preacher." His pastorates in Ohio include Willard, Elyria, and Canton. He became senior pastor at Bethel Temple Assemblies of God Church in Canton in 1959. He was on the Presbytery Board of the Ohio District Council of the Assemblies of God. He was on the founding Board of Directors of Emerge Counseling Services in Akron, OH.
Our heartfelt thanks: to Dr. Milan Dopirak for his care of Bob over the years; to some very special neighbors who gave of their time and help; to Gwyn Maffltt, our daily caregiver and friend; and our Bethel Church family who have blessed us with their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Graber Memorial Fund, Bethel Church (Bethel Temple), or Spencer Lake Christian Center, WNMD, PO Box 309, Waupaca, WI 54981 Note: Robert Graber Memorial.
Visiting hours at Bethel Church will be from 6-8:00PM on Monday, July 23 and 10 - 11: OOAM on Tuesday, July 24. The Memorial Service will follow at 11: OOAM at Bethel Church, located at 711 25th St. NW in Canton.
Private burial will take place in North Lawn Cemetery.
Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella (Cleeman) Graber; his brother, James Graber, of Milwaukee; sister-in-law Betty Graber; in-laws Rev. Joseph and Helen Wannenmacher, Rev. John & Ethel Wannenmacher, Rev. Philip & Betty Wannenmacher.
Bob is survived by the love of his life, Lois (Wannenmacher) Graber. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 14, 2018. Also surviving is sister-in-law, Lois (James) Graber of Milwaukee, WI; nephews: Gary Graber; Tom Graber, of Milwaukee; Paul (Kathy)
Wannenmacher; and Philip (Carlye) Wannenmacher of Springfield, MO; Mark (Laurie) Wannenmacher; Jon Wannenmacher of Milwaukee; nieces: Pat Schwarzmeier; Laurie (Michael) Klafke; and Jan (Charles) Gary of Milwaukee; Joy (Keith) Sorbo and Beth Carroll, of Springfield, MO.
Bob graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. He began his pastoral ministry in Mauston, Wisconsin. As a young pastor he was known as the "Bicycling Preacher." His pastorates in Ohio include Willard, Elyria, and Canton. He became senior pastor at Bethel Temple Assemblies of God Church in Canton in 1959. He was on the Presbytery Board of the Ohio District Council of the Assemblies of God. He was on the founding Board of Directors of Emerge Counseling Services in Akron, OH.
Our heartfelt thanks: to Dr. Milan Dopirak for his care of Bob over the years; to some very special neighbors who gave of their time and help; to Gwyn Maffltt, our daily caregiver and friend; and our Bethel Church family who have blessed us with their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Graber Memorial Fund, Bethel Church (Bethel Temple), or Spencer Lake Christian Center, WNMD, PO Box 309, Waupaca, WI 54981 Note: Robert Graber Memorial.
Visiting hours at Bethel Church will be from 6-8:00PM on Monday, July 23 and 10 - 11: OOAM on Tuesday, July 24. The Memorial Service will follow at 11: OOAM at Bethel Church, located at 711 25th St. NW in Canton.
Private burial will take place in North Lawn Cemetery.
Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.
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