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William Robinson
September 28, 2020
Thank You Sir For Your Dedication To The Cause, Rest With God
September 26, 2020
My condolences to the family. Its a shame that the Civil rights that he helped with back in the 1960's, still exist, today. One day, our heavenly father, will definitely eliminate, all injustices, that exist, in this world. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.
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Max Herzel
September 26, 2020
Dear Jeannie and Family
I was privileged to have known Rev. Graetz and you from the many Holocaust Educational Programs we shared together at AUM. My family and I are truly sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences to the entire Graetz family. May G-d grant you strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Max Herzel
Friend and Holocaust Survivor
Charlie E. Hardy
September 26, 2020
It is most befitting to accord the title “Servant Leader” to Pastor Graetz. My connection with the Graetz family began when I was a teenager growing up in Montgomery. When the Bus Protest Movement began in 1955 Pastor Graetz was at the center of the storm alongside Dr. King, Dr. Abernathy, Mrs. Rosa Parks, Mrs. Johnnie Carr, Dr. Benjamin J. Simms, Mr. Rufus Lewis, Mrs. Joann Robinson, and Dr. Moses Jones as the original brain trust of this historic Life Changing Movement in America. Pastor Graetz refused to bow to threats and intimidation. Yes, he was the lone White Minister to take a stand for “Justice and Equality” Long Live His Legacy.
Stoutermire family
September 25, 2020
A true champion for Justice, thank you sir for the courage to effect change , Rest In Peace !
Karen and Tom Anderson
September 24, 2020
Dear Jeannie and family
We were sorry to hear about your loss. Bob’s kindness and spiritual presence touched our family and all those he met and helped through the years. Jeannie and Bob were a team to behold. Team Graetz inspired kindness, spirituality, intolerance for cruelty and the courage to act for change.
In 1982, Reverend Graetz married us on a hillside in Ohio at the home of our good friends, the Mapes. Bob and Jeannie provided us a shining example of a path forward as we began building our team together. Thank you from us, our children and our grandchildren. Love to you all.
Karen and Tom Anderson
Odette Wells
September 24, 2020
Sympathies to the family and love ones. May you hold your loving memories of him close and may your grand creator comfort you.
Reggenia Baskin
September 23, 2020
I will be forever grateful for the "light" Pastor Graetz was in my life.I love LARGER because of him.
Reggenia W.Baskin
What Love!!!!!=œ
Reggenia Baskin
September 23, 2020
I thank God that He allowed my life to mesh with the lives of Pastor Robert and Jeanie Graetz. What love Pastor Graetz extended to me...what lessons in love he taught me. May God comfort Jeanie and the entire family in this time of sorrow. RIP Hero and Civil Rights icon.
Reggenia W.Baskin
Melody Allen
September 23, 2020
Bob you were the best neighbor and I am privileged to have grown up knowing you. Your laugh was contagious.
Tina Tabor Blackburn
September 23, 2020
My mother, Jo-Ann Pfeifer Tabor, dated Pastor Graetz, while at Capital University. Our entire family has been studying his wonderful contributions to humankind. He will be missed! We have always felt a tiny connection and I even visited his church in Montgomery and place of residence. He really made a difference! God bless, Tina Tabor Blackburn
Dorothy Thigpen
September 23, 2020
Rest in Power, Pastor Graetz! God Bless.
My sincere condolences to the Graetz family. ❤ Thank you.
September 22, 2020
So many are thankful to Robert Graetz, so very sorry, my sincere condolences to the Graetz family, may you find comfort from all of your many wonderful memories, may God strengthen all of you at this time.
Dyan Toepfer
September 22, 2020
Rest in Peace
Edna Dudley
September 22, 2020
Words can never express the deep appreciation and respect I have of a man who has devoted his life to caring for others and being a wonderful servant of God. I also appreciate the sacrifices of his family. May God comfort you at this time
Marcus Clark
September 22, 2020
Thank you. May you rest in Peace.
Merrit Davis
September 22, 2020
Thank you for the sacrifices you made for my people. Now rest in peace knowing that you did your best. Sincere condolences to the Graetz family.
Tandra R. Jones
September 22, 2020
You have left quite an indelible mark upon the channels of history. Thank you for being an earthly expression of God's spirit of love & justice. You fought for us. You lived amongst us. You loved so well. Your name; EPIC.
September 22, 2020
Thank you for your courage and conviction. Rest in Peace.
Sandy and Jean Farmer-Wiley & Walker
September 21, 2020
Rev Bob Graetz was a shining light in my life. He was gracious enough to come all the way to Maui twice to inform students at the Charter School about the Montgomery Bus Boycott and who started the Civil Rights Movement. On his return it was to be , with Jeanne, Grand Marshal for MLK Day Celebration where our Mayor presented them with two Proclamations. Mahalo/Thanks Bob Graetz for helping us out.
September 21, 2020
A supporter of civil rights whose hard work will never be forgotten. Sincere condolences to the Graetz family, truly sorry for your loss, may God grant strength and peace at this most difficult time of your loss.
Meredith G. Kemper
September 21, 2020
Thanks for your work
God bless
RH
September 21, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Graetz. May the God of tender mercies and ALL comfort, comfort you during this time.
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