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Leonard Joseph Graeve

Birth	:	1 Nov 1925 Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Dec 2019 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7797012, -95.4207993
Description	:	Leonard Joseph Graeve November 1, 1925 - December 26, 2019 Visitation DEC 31. 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM St. Michael's Catholic Church 2001 College Place Harlan, IA 51537 Service DEC 31. 10:30 AM St. Michael's Catholic Church 2001 College Place Harlan, IA 51537 Burial St. Joseph's Cemetery North of HWY 37 on Rd M16 (AKA HWY 191) on East side of the road Earling, IA 51530 Leonard Joseph Graeve, son of Henry and Rose (Mueller) Graeve, was born November 1, 1925 in Earling, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church... Read More	Leonard Joseph Graeve November 1, 1925 - December 26, 2019 Visitation DEC 31. 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM St. Michael's Catholic Church 2001 College Place Harlan, IA 51537 Service DEC 31. 10:30 AM St. Michael's Catholic Church 2001 College Place Harlan, IA 51537 Burial St. Joseph's Cemetery North of HWY 37 on Rd M16 (AKA HWY 191) on East side of the road Earling, IA 51530 Leonard Joseph Graeve, son of Henry and Rose (Mueller) Graeve, was born November 1, 1925 in Earling, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Earling. After graduation, Leonard was drafted into the United States Army on October 9, 1950. He earned several medals including Korean Service Medals with Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal - Japan Combat, Occupational Medal, and an Infantry Badge with one Overseas Bar. He served his country honorably until October 4, 1952. On January 8, 1955, Leonard was united in marriage to Joyce Feser at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Seven children were born to this union: William, Harvey, Dale, Sharon, Julie, Mark, and Stan. He worked at Swift’s Packing Plant in Omaha, Nebraska, then later farmed outside of Earling until retiring. Leonard and Joyce enjoyed dancing and traveling together. He also liked growing a big garden and volunteering. Leonard joined Knights of Columbus in 1944. He was a lifetime member of Shelby County VFW Post 941 and a member of the American Legion. Leonard died on Thursday, December 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, attaining the age of ninety-four years, one month, and twenty-five days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings William Graeve, Ray Graeve, Harry Graeve, Alf Graeve, Rita Pranke, Helen Petsche, Margaret Tedrow, Esther Musich, Veronica Hodapp, Charles Graeve, and Leo Graeve. He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Joyce Graeve of Harlan, Iowa; children William Graeve and his wife Jayne of Lincoln, Nebraska; Harvey Graeve and his wife Laura of The Woodlands, Texas; Dale Graeve and his wife Sue of Earling, Iowa; Sharon and her husband Dave Altman of La Vista, Nebraska; Julie and her husband Daryl Klein of Omaha, Nebraska; Mark Graeve of Omaha, Nebraska; Stan Graeve of Omaha, Nebraska; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings Irene Arkfeld of Panama, Iowa; Al Graeve and his wife Mick of Earling, Iowa; Mary Agnes Korducki of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Jim Graeve and his wife Mary Ann of St. Joe, Minnesota; Larry Graeve and his wife Colleen of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; Ruth and her husband Ray Korducki of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; sister-in-law Mildred Lang; many nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

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Where is Leonard Joseph Graeve's memorial?
Leonard Joseph Graeve's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Earling, Shelby County, USA.
When did Leonard Joseph Graeve death?
Leonard Joseph Graeve death on 26 Dec 2019 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7797012
Longitude: -95.4207993

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Graeve

(1879 - 1970)

Rose Helen Mueller Graeve

(1895 - 1975)

Spouse

Joyce Delores Feser Graeve

(1932 - 2020)

Siblings

Esther Kathryn Graeve Weihs

(1922 - 2006)

Veronica Cecilia Graeve Hodapp

(1923 - 2014)

Aloys Joseph Graeve

(1927 - 2020)

Leo Francis Graeve

(1932 - 2011)

Raymond Frederick “Ray” Graeve

(1913 - 1958)

Harold Joseph “Harry” Graeve

(1914 - 1983)

Alfons Henry Graeve

(1916 - 1963)

Rita M. Graeve Finken Pranke

(1916 - 1996)

Helen Marie Graeve Petsche

(1918 - 2014)

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