Maxine Graham Obituary

Maxine Graham (Beeler), 94, died peacefully on January 31, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born and grew up on a farm outside Cridersville, Ohio where she rode work horses and teased the old buck sheep.

She helped build tanks during WWII and married the love of her life, Dick Graham, in 1946. They lived in Cridersville and later moved to Wapakoneta where they raised two sons.

Maxine and Dick retired to Naples, Florida where they spent 30 years enjoying life together. In 2012, they moved to Cincinnati to be near family and spent their remaining years together; 69 years of a beautiful marriage.

Maxine is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law: Tom (Loretta) and Jim (Cory Oysler), and her four grandchildren Kyra Steege (Nick), Jen, Raina and Sean.

Published by Wapakoneta Daily News from Feb. 7 to Feb. 10, 2018.
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Tom and Jim I am sorry for your loss May God Bless you during this difficult time
Your mother was the Best

Eric Oen

February 8, 2018

Dear Graham family, please accept my prayers and condolences during this time of sorrow over the loss of your loved one, Maxine. She's in God's memory. Words of comfort are at John 11:Soon you will see her young healthy and happy. Sincerely,May

February 8, 2018

Dear Family All,

Thank you for taking good care of Dick and Maxine. We have missed them these last several years here at East Naples United Methodist Church. They were very special to us. They are happy with our Heavenly Father now, and we hope to see them again .

God bless you all.

Dwight and Phyllis McGraw

February 4, 2018

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