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Virginia Kleinsasser Graber

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Birth	:	8 Dec 1923 Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 Aug 2021 Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Salem Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Turner County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3507996, -97.3296967
Description	:	Virginia Kleinsasser Graber left the world a better place. With a positive attitude she gracefully made the best of each situation and treated others with kindness and respect. She was born December 8, 1923 to Isaac and Emma Kleinsasser, and was baptized at Bethany Mennonite. Virginia attended Freeman Public School, Freeman Jr. College, and Dakota State University in Madison, SD. She taught first graders at Vermillion and Flandreau, SD. In 1949 she married LeRoy Graber at Salem Zion Mennonite. They had six children, Jan Johnson (Steve), Donald (died in infancy), Randy, Kim, Nancy Ratzlaff (Mark), and Viki (Judy... Read More	Virginia Kleinsasser Graber left the world a better place. With a positive attitude she gracefully made the best of each situation and treated others with kindness and respect. She was born December 8, 1923 to Isaac and Emma Kleinsasser, and was baptized at Bethany Mennonite. Virginia attended Freeman Public School, Freeman Jr. College, and Dakota State University in Madison, SD. She taught first graders at Vermillion and Flandreau, SD. In 1949 she married LeRoy Graber at Salem Zion Mennonite. They had six children, Jan Johnson (Steve), Donald (died in infancy), Randy, Kim, Nancy Ratzlaff (Mark), and Viki (Judy Snider); and grandchildren Amanda, Emily, Erica, Chelsea, Whitney, Brady, Ryan, and Evan; and seven great grandchildren. They operated Royvin Registered Holstein Farm for 40 years, helping their children with dairy 4-H. In 1967 they earned the Ford Farm Efficiency Dairy Award for the highest milk production west of the Mississippi. Virgina and LeRoy hosted seven MCC trainees to work on the farm 6 months each. They were from Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Korea. She was a Girl Scout leader while teaching, a member of Merry Homemakers Extension Club, delivered Meals on Wheels, volunteered at Et Cetera Shop, and at Historic Peace Center in Maryland. She was president of Freeman Academy Auxiliary, chairperson of Schmeckfest, and was active in Salem Zion Mennonite Women. Quilting was a favorite pastime, and she gave each grandchild a quilt she worked on. She was an avid gardener and loved music which included singing in church choirs. Hard farm work with a pioneer spirit was also rewarded with trips to Europe, Iceland, New Zealand, Mexico, travel in the U.S, and fishing trips to northern Manitoba. In 1985, Virginia and LeRoy retired from farming and moved to Freeman. During that time, Virginia worked at Salem Home for 16 years. Preceding her in death were parents Isaac and Emma Kleinsasser, brothers Clarence and Jerry, husband LeRoy, and son Randy. Virginia had immeasurable love for her family, community, and church.

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Where is Virginia Kleinsasser Graber's memorial?
Virginia Kleinsasser Graber's memorial is located at: Salem Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Turner County, USA.
When did Virginia Kleinsasser Graber death?
Virginia Kleinsasser Graber death on 9 Aug 2021 in Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Virginia Kleinsasser Graber's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3507996
Longitude: -97.3296967

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

LeRoy Graber

(1920 - 2014)

Siblings

Jerome Ernest “Jerry” Kleinsasser

(1918 - 2016)

Children

Donald Lee Graber

(1952 - 1952)

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Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3507996, -97.3296967

2. Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3141890, -97.3364110

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8. Buller-Ensz Cemetery
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14. First Church of God Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4447000, -97.2727000

15. Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4472008, -97.3788986

16. Bethany Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3003006, -97.1999969

17. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2994003, -97.2003021

18. Hutterthal Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4041400, -97.4605000

19. Salem Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2433500, -97.3995200

20. West Vermillion Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4706001, -97.3189011

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Coordinate: 43.2271100, -97.3189800

22. Spring Valley Baptist Cemetery
Spring Valley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2277000, -97.2694000

23. Saint Christina Cemetery
Parker, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -97.1502991

24. Adrian Cemetery
Freeman, Hutchinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4730320, -97.4196550