Leo Richard McGraw
1941 - 2023
Leo Richard McGraw
1941 - 2023
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BORN
1941
DIED
2023
Leo McGraw Obituary
Leo was born to Bernard and Della McGraw on July 8, 1941, in Kentland. Leo was a graduate of Kentland High School in 1959. Leo was drafted during Vietnam and served for three years. He later married Marsha Bidwell from Kentland.
Leo returned home to Kentland after his discharge to farm with his family. Later, he moved on to driving a semi with the Teamsters Union. He retired to Florida in 2019.
Leo was a fan of farming, cowboy movies, and classic country music with a little bit of rock n' roll mixed in. Leo will always be remembered for his quick wit, interesting stories, his love for farming, and his ability to never know a stranger.
Surviving are Leo's two children, Kari (Michael) Ziegler, Bernie (Kyra) McGraw; five grandchildren, Hannah McGraw, Anthony Elmore, John McGraw, Michaela (Calista) Rayburn, and Lyle Harrington; and his sister, Patricia Spangler.
Leo is preceded in death by his grandparents and parents.
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Jackie Bidwell
February 23, 2023
Bernie & Family
Sincere Thoughts & Prayers on the passing of your dad. "REST IN PEACE LEO"!❤
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Jackie Bidwell
February 23, 2023
Bernie & Family
Sincere thoughts & prayers on the passing of your dad,"REST IN PEACE LEO"!
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