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Rex A. Graham

Birth	:	29 Nov 1922 Merrick County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	23 Mar 2010 Silver Creek, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3222008, -97.6830978
Description	:	Son of Sidney and Colie (Brooks) Graham. He attended Silver Creek Public School and graduated in May, 1939. Rex married his best friend and the love of his life, Lillie Margaret (Dittmer) on Dec. 19, 1941 in Yuma, Arizona. Shortly after this marriage, he entered the US Army in Jan. 1948, and was a member of the T.S. Corp 844 in TN AVN BN. He served in Scotland, France, Austria and Germany, from January, 1943 to 1945 during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 18, 1945, and returned to his hometown of Silver Creek to his family, where... Read More	Son of Sidney and Colie (Brooks) Graham. He attended Silver Creek Public School and graduated in May, 1939. Rex married his best friend and the love of his life, Lillie Margaret (Dittmer) on Dec. 19, 1941 in Yuma, Arizona. Shortly after this marriage, he entered the US Army in Jan. 1948, and was a member of the T.S. Corp 844 in TN AVN BN. He served in Scotland, France, Austria and Germany, from January, 1943 to 1945 during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 18, 1945, and returned to his hometown of Silver Creek to his family, where he lived for the rest of his life with his loving wife and seven children. He worked at Grosch Irrigation and Behlen Manufacturing from 1958 to 1971, as a welder, and then established Rex Graham Service. Making his garage his shop where he purchased and sold lawn mowers, specialized in small engine and chainsaw repairs. This fantastic father of seven, created many motorized go carts, hot rod garden tractors and two wheel vehicles, for his children to play on during their childhood. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, serving on the church board, Silver Creek Township board, VFW, American Legion Post 263, Cemetery board, and a volunteer fire fighter for the Silver Creek Fire Department. Rex enjoyed the music of Lawrence Welk, Glenn Miller and Lonnie Lynn, and would always attend a local dance when ever the opportunity arose. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends the most. On April 24, 2009, Rex was chosen to attend the Heartland Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., for World War II veterans. Family members include his loving wife, Lillie and children as follows: Gary and Susan Graham, Judy and Edwin Stankoski, Ron and Susan Graham, Narka and John Braun, Rick Graham, Sindy and Rob Lindow, and Todd and Lisa Graham. 19 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. Proceeding in death is his parents, and daughter-in-law.

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Where is Rex A. Graham's memorial?
Rex A. Graham's memorial is located at: Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA.
When did Rex A. Graham death?
Rex A. Graham death on 23 Mar 2010 in Silver Creek, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rex A. Graham's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3222008
Longitude: -97.6830978

Family Members:

Spouse

Lillie Margaret Dittmer Graham

(1920 - 2017)

Children

Ricky Ray “Rick” Graham

(1955 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.3222008, -97.6830978

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Coordinate: 41.2540000, -97.5817500

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Coordinate: 41.4290000, -97.5810000

13. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2196999, -97.8193970

14. Saint Andrews Catholic Church Cemetery #1
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Coordinate: 41.2923500, -97.4891000

15. Friends Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4775009, -97.6941986

16. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3926000, -97.4962000

17. Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery #2
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Coordinate: 41.2787000, -97.4822000

18. Swede Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1622900, -97.6657800

19. Sunnyside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4016991, -97.8692017

20. Jackson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3946991, -97.4822006

21. Wesley Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2350006, -97.4850006

22. Osceola Cemetery
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1840210, -97.5413818

23. Bureau Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2639008, -97.9344025

24. Swede Plain Cemetery
Stromsburg, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1199100, -97.7576800