Dr. William J. Graber III

1933 - 2024

William J. Graber III passed away on July 26, at the age of 91. Born January 15, 1933, in Temple, Texas, he was the only child of Lillie Vaughn and William J. Graber, Jr. The family moved to Beaumont when Bill was a small boy, and he remained a proud Beaumont resident for the rest of his life. He was a graduate of Beaumont High School, The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and the Silver Spurs, and Tulane Medical School. He trained at New Orleans Charity Hospital for his residency in Urology and considered it a privilege to have provided medical care to the citizens of southeast Texas for the next 30 years.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 59 years, Laura Lee Planche Graber. He is survived by his three children and seven grandchildren: Vallette and Russell Windham of Houston and their children August and Isabel; Will and Shannon Graber of The Woodlands and their children Madelaine and husband, David Altman, William V, Abigail, and Andrew; and Travis Graber and Iris Steinebrunner of Dresden, Germany and their daughter, Alena. He is also survived by his only cousin, Emily Fuchs of Hunt, Texas.

A gathering of Mr. Graber's family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Prairie Lea Cemetery, 1004 Prairie Lea Street, Brenham.

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