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Paul Frederick Grafe

Birth	:	29 Jan 1890 Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Aug 1978 King City, Washington County, Oregon, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4192009, -91.0678024
Plot	:	Riverview, Block 22, Lot 23
Description	:	Paul Frederick Grafe was born 29 January 1890, the son of William Henry and Mary (Brawand) Grafe. He married Minnie Elizabeth Facks, daughter of Henry and Anna (Richter) Facks, on 29 January 1919 and never forgot his anniversary. Paul died 22 August 1978 while living with his son in Oregon. Paul Grafe was a good athlete as a young adult. He "tramped" the 30 miles to Davenport in seven hours as a 17 year old. He played on several championship basketball teams when he was 18-21 years old. Paul worked for a machine shop in 1910, and as a machinist... Read More	Paul Frederick Grafe was born 29 January 1890, the son of William Henry and Mary (Brawand) Grafe. He married Minnie Elizabeth Facks, daughter of Henry and Anna (Richter) Facks, on 29 January 1919 and never forgot his anniversary. Paul died 22 August 1978 while living with his son in Oregon. Paul Grafe was a good athlete as a young adult. He "tramped" the 30 miles to Davenport in seven hours as a 17 year old. He played on several championship basketball teams when he was 18-21 years old. Paul worked for a machine shop in 1910, and as a machinist foreman in 1911 at the George A. Hahn Commission Company. Paul's brother, Henry, passed away in 1912. Paul was employed at Ed Volger's Tire business in 1916. Paul is listed as a vulcanizer for Carpenter R Company in 1919 after his marriage to Minnie. The 1921 Muscatine City Directory showed Paul and Minnie at 1015 Roscoe Avenue. Paul worked at Pitchforth's Garage as a vulcanizer. The 1940 U.S. Census reported that Paul, at 51 years old, repaired tires in a garage. His wife Minnie, age 47, worked at a button factory. Their son, Robert, age 18, was a general helper at a newspaper office. Minnie and Paul completed 7th grade, while Robert (18) had some college and 4 years of high school in 1940. Paul worked for the H.J. Heinz Company in Muscatine in 1952. He and Minnie lived at 219 Roscoe Avenue, Muscatine, Iowa. Paul Frederick Grafe moved to Oregon after the death of Minnie in 1975. He died of arteriosclerosis disease due to gangrene on his left leg. He was cremated and his ashes were placed on the site of his wife's grave. The children of Paul and Minnie were: i. Sherwood Paul Grafe (1919-died as an infant) ii. Robert Frederick Grafe (1922-2012) married Ruth Helen Radcliffe 28 December 1947.

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Where is Paul Frederick Grafe's memorial?
Paul Frederick Grafe's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Paul Frederick Grafe death?
Paul Frederick Grafe death on 22 Aug 1978 in King City, Washington County, Oregon, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Paul Frederick Grafe's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4192009
Longitude: -91.0678024

Family Members:

Parent

Mary Brawand Grafe

(1866 - 1940)

Spouse

Minnie Elizabeth Facks Grafe

(1891 - 1975)

Siblings

Henry William Grafe

(1888 - 1912)

Children

Sherwood Paul Grafe

(1919 - 1919)

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