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Robert C. Graeff VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert Carl "Bob" Graeff, 76, passed away May 6, 2008. He was born Nov. 7, 1931, in Pittsburgh and was a graduate of Allegheny High School. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, he worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 38 years where he retired as yard foreman. Bob was an avid sports fan who devoted 27 years of his life to coaching local baseball teams. In 1978, he was honored as Virginia Beach Sportsman of the Year. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play ball. Survivors include his two sons, Steven D. Graeff and wife Lynette and James A. Graeff and wife Belinda; his two daughters, Debi L. Fritter and husband Wil and Laura J. Adams; five grandchildren, Steven Jr., Matthew, Mark Jr., Ashley and Jamie; and two sisters, Lois Bradley and Vivian Shebish. He was predeceased by his loving companion, Nancy Hulick. The family will receive friends at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home on Witchduck Road Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. where a funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Strelitz Diabetes Center, 855 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510. You may visit Bob's memorial and send tributes to the family at www.mem.com.
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Edward Kent
May 22, 2008
On behalf of the Kent clan, I want to offer our prayers and sorrows on Mr. Graeff's passing. He was a lifelong friend of our dad Duane (d. 2004) and gave our family some of our funniest and most cherished memories. I'm sure that along with Sonny Graham they are enjoying a good drink in heaven. God bless.
ALVIN KEELS
May 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
La'Kesha Peay
May 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless you.
Laura & Mike Reese
May 12, 2008
We have many good memories of Uncle Bob and his "stories". They never ran out.......and were sometimes very "colorful". Mike especially enjoyed spending Christmas with the Graeff family as a child. Bob always showed an interest in what was happening in our family and attended all events he was invited to. He will be missed.
joan brethauer
May 11, 2008
Bob will be missed by all our family,he was so wondful to my sister Nancy, now they will finally be together,all our love to his family
much Love joan & clyde brethauer
814 653 9280
Stanley S. Vitale
May 9, 2008
Robert "Sniffer" Graeff
SMOOTH SAILING AND CALM SEA'S
Shipmate & Buddy
Stan. S. Vitale
Stanley S. Vitale
May 9, 2008
Robert "sniffer" Graeff, from the electrical gang of the the USS Belle Grove LSD-2, you will be in our prays at the July 2008 Reunion in Philadelphia, Pa. We will miss you and your humor.
Stanley S. Vitale, shipmate US Navy
Natalie Gray
May 9, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Mr Graeff's family. He was a very kind and sweet man. I work at the Strelitz Diabetes Center where he was a patient. He will be deeply missed.
Lisa Wallace
May 9, 2008
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr Graeff's death. He was a supporter of the Hurrah Players and attended every show. I looked forward to seeing him when he came to pick up his ticket each time. We will miss him!
Robert Carroll
May 9, 2008
A good dependable worker and he will certainly be missed-RE Carroll retired General Yardmaster Norfolk Southern
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