Verda Graber Obituary
She was born on September 23, 1947, in Washington, Indiana to Noah and Rachel (Gingerich) Knepp.
Verda was a devoted wife, homemaker, and faithful member of the Hillside Mennonite Church. She married the love of her life, Marvin Graber, who serves as a minister at Hillside, and together they built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others.
Verda cared greatly for her nieces and nephews, thoughtfully remembering each of their birthdays and making them feel valued and loved. She was a great cook and a hard worker, working at Knepp's restaurant for over 13 years.
Her heart shone through everything she did – whether in her home, her church, or her community. Verda's kindness, strength, and devotion will be long remembered by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Rachel Knepp, stepmother, Mary Knepp, brother, Leroy Knepp, sister- in-law, Rachel Knepp, niece, Jolene Yoder, nephew, Jeremy Swartzentruber, great- niece, Carly Knepp, great nephew, infant Kenny Yoder, and great-great niece, Bindi Land.
Verda is survived by her husband, Marvin Graber, her siblings, Willis (Anita) Knepp, Rosemary (Larry) Swartzentruber, John Henry (Ruth) Knepp, Alma (Dallas) Yoder, Esther (Leonard) Yoder, Ruth (Mervin) Beachy, Naomi Knepp, Noah Jr. (Berniece) Knepp, sister-in-law, Marilyn Knepp, and several nieces and nephews and great- nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 20, 2025, at 10:00 A.M at Pleasant View Mennonite Church in Montgomery, Indiana. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will begin on Thursday September 18, 2025, from 4:00 P.M until 8:00 P.M and again on Friday September 19, 2025, from 2:00 P.M until 4:00 P.M and 5:00 P.M until 8:00 P.M all at Pleasant View Mennonite Church.
Arrangements provided by Blake & Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery, Indiana.
Online condolences can be made at www.blakefuneralhomes.com
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