Leroy Graebe

Leroy Graebe obituary, New Washington, IN

Leroy Graebe

Leroy Graebe Obituary

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Leroy Graebe Obituary
Leroy Graebe 82 of Hibernia, IN passed away on Thursday November 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 5, 1941, in Jeffersonville, IN to Roy E. and Martha Vest Graebe. Leroy was a member of Main Cross Baptist Church in Charlestown. He worked for Belknap, Inc., in Louisville, KY for 27 years and after they went out of business he worked for the Clark County Highway Department for 25 years. He was a licensed embalmer and worked for several years with Grayson Funeral Home, Charlestown Monument Company and Superior Crematory.
Leroy served his community for many years as a member of the Washington Township Water Board, Hibernia Cemetery Association Board member, and as the Owen Township Trustee for 40 years. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, infant son and sister Evelyn Michael.
He is survived by his wife, Iva Gribbons Graebe; daughters, Lisa Siewert and her husband Billy of Nabb, IN, Leann Holloway and her husband Gus of Nabb; son Tyler York and his wife Ashley of Charlestown; grandchildren, Emilee Hobson and her husband Joe and Seth Holloway and his fiancé Shelby Sandlin, Hadley and Maverick York; great grandpa's little princess, Ellisyn Hobson; brother, Roger Graebe and his wife Margaret of Charlestown; sisters, Jeannie VanGilder and her husband Jerry of Charlestown, Betty Deppe and her husband David of Charlestown; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins.
Life Celebration Services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday November 21, 2023, at Grayson Funeral Home in New Washington with Brother Ray Bowyer officiating. Burial will be in Hibernia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday and after 9:00 am on Tuesday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hibernia Cemetery Association at 5026 Blue Ridge Road Charlestown, IN 47111

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Grayson Funeral Home - Charlestown

893 High Street P.O. Box 429, Charlestown, IN 47111

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