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Paul Graebner Obituary
Virginia Beach - Paul Thomas Graebner, 84, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2014. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to the late August and Leona Graebner. Also predeceasing him were his sisters, Betty and Elayne, and his brothers, Kenneth, James and Robert.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Joanne, whom he married on Sept. 5, 1953; children, Sandra Lyles (James), James Graebner (Krista) and Thomas Graebner (Andrea), six grandchildren, James, Jessica, Jaclyn, Alexandra, Bailey and Sydney; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Layla; and siblings, August Graebner and Karen Liss.
Paul served in the US Army from 1949-1951. He retired from General Motors in 1961 as a manufacturing engineer in Saginaw, Michigan after 30 years.
A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Hope Lutheran Church, 5350 Providence Rd., Va Bch, VA 23464. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or to Hope Lutheran's Memorial Garden. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family.
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Chuck and Josie Rosa
August 29, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
August 28, 2014
Sandy and Jim, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.....Terry and Tom Pearson, Virginia Beach, Va.
Tom & Gwen Clocker
August 27, 2014
Joanne & Sandy, Tom, & Jim: Grace, peace, and mercy from our LORD Jesus Christ. Words can not express our sorrow at your loss. Paul was a Light for his Savior everywhere he went. Every person whom he had contact with knew he/she was accepted and loved. He was a shining light in a world filled with darkness. His mission here is done and he was greeted by Jesus in heaven with these words, "Well done, good and faithful servant." Your pain is real but his pain is gone. Your separation is for a short time and Jesus promises to be with you all. We love you & will continue to lift you all in prayer. Lean on Jesus, He will carry you through...that's His promise!
Steve & Judy Smith
August 27, 2014
Ms. Joanne and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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