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Rita Ann Graber Graber

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Birth	:	14 Feb 1931 Turner County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	29 Jun 2021 Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Salem Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Turner County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3507996, -97.3296967
Plot	:	Section 3, Plot 8, Grave5
Description	:	Rita Ann (Graber) Graber was born Feb. 14, 1931, in East Freeman, S.D., to Carl J. and Lena (Preheim) Graber, joining two older brothers, Cleon and O'Ray. They shared fond memories of growing up on the farm and attending grade school at North Star District 66. On May 26, 1946, Rita was baptized by Rev. J.J. Regier at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church where she remained a faithful member all her life. As a child, Rita spent time in Sioux Valley Hospital for a tonsillectomy and decided she wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from Freeman Academy in 1949, she... Read More	Rita Ann (Graber) Graber was born Feb. 14, 1931, in East Freeman, S.D., to Carl J. and Lena (Preheim) Graber, joining two older brothers, Cleon and O'Ray. They shared fond memories of growing up on the farm and attending grade school at North Star District 66. On May 26, 1946, Rita was baptized by Rev. J.J. Regier at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church where she remained a faithful member all her life. As a child, Rita spent time in Sioux Valley Hospital for a tonsillectomy and decided she wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from Freeman Academy in 1949, she attended Freeman Jr. College one year and then left for Newton, Kansas to begin nurses training at Bethel Deaconess School of Nursing. In 1953, she started working at the Freeman Community Hospital and continued part time or full time for 44 years. Rita and Palmer Graber were married on June 29, 1956 and farmed while raising their three children. She served on various committees at church, the hospital and Freeman Jr. College and Academy. A few years after Palmer passed away in 1981, Rita moved into Freeman and after retiring from nursing, enjoyed attending a variety of activities and traveling. Her lifelong hobbies included sewing, reading, gardening and hosting friends and family members in her home. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, many dear cousins, former schoolmates and hospital co-workers. Rita moved into the Salem Home in September 2018 and a year later to Oakview Terrace where she entered her heavenly home on June 29, 2021, reuniting with Palmer on what would have been their 65th wedding anniversary. Cherishing her memory are daughter, Debra (Steve) Schmeichel, Hurley, S.D.; son William (Lisa) Graber, Erie, Colo.; son Stewart (Krista) Graber, Sioux Falls, S.D.; grandchildren: Paula (Tom) VerDouw, Susan (Ben) Harder, Ethan(Jessica) Schmeichel, Skyler Graber, Lee Graber, Kameron Graber and Cole Graber; five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by husband Palmer; parents Carl (1986) and Lena (1988); parents-in-law Julius (1966) and Caroline (1976); brothers Cleon (2014) and O'Ray (2016) and their wives Marjorie (2010) and Edith (2018); Palmers siblings and their spouses: Elmer (Clara C.), Felix (Bernice), Clara J. (Beryl) Winters, Margaret (James) Preheim, Leta (Gordon) Remlinger and Delores (Delbert) Kaufman.

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Rita Ann Graber Graber's memorial is located at: Salem Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Turner County, USA.
When did Rita Ann Graber Graber death?
Rita Ann Graber Graber death on 29 Jun 2021 in Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3507996
Longitude: -97.3296967

Family Members:

Parent

Carl J Graber

(1894 - 1986)

Lena J Preheim Graber

(1898 - 1988)

Spouse

Palmer J. Graber

(1923 - 1981)

Siblings

Cleon Graber

(1926 - 2014)

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