John Alois Graml

1940 - 2023

John Alois Graml
07/01/1940 - 01/29/2023
John Alois Graml passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the age of 82, after a gracefully fought battle with Lewy body dementia. Husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and genuine friend to too many to count, John's passing leaves a gaping hole in our hearts.
John was a devoted husband to his wife Dina of 56 years, and together they raised three children. A man of integrity, generosity and compassion, John nurtured friendships throughout his life and was a great support to many. Never pretentious, he would and could talk to anyone, anywhere, and challenged everyone to explore different points of view.
Among John's numerous activities, he was a member and active alumnus of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, twice served as president of his neighborhood association, served as a Board member and volunteer at Amazing Place and on various committees of St. Michaels Catholic Church, and volunteered for nine years providing spiritual support to men behind bars through the Correctional Ministries Office of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. John was also an avid sailor, enjoying countless weekends on Galveston Bay and back at the dock in Kemah.
Over a 40-year legal career, John tirelessly advocated for his clients and mentored many young attorneys. He was well-respected by professional friends and foes alike who described him as ethical and diligent, a lawyer's lawyer and a true gentleman. He was part of the very first class to earn state board certification in family law, served on various Bar committees, and so much more.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Joseph Graml, and his infant brother Robert. He is survived by his wife, Dina Hallmark Graml; daughters, Kelly Graml and Kathryn Graml; son, Greg Graml and wife Adrienne Anderson; grandchildren, Francie, Heidi, John Joseph, Caroline, and Henry; siblings, Charles Graml and wife Nancy, Betty Fulton, and Barbara Lytle and husband Mark; and nephews and nieces, Trevor Nichols, Anna Smith, Robin Lambourn, Shannon Fulton, and Ramsey Fulton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Amazing Place Houston or the Lewy Body Dementia Association.
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