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Daniel Gravens Obituary
Gravens, Daniel Lee
Left this world at home in the presence of Carol and his three children on December 1, 2021. Dan was born in February 1937 to Georgia and Charles Gravens in Latonia, Kentucky.
In 1960 he met the love of his life, Carol Klosterkemper, and they were married in 1962. They moved shortly after to St. Louis and raised three children, Christopher, Laura and David. In July, 1999 Dan was overjoyed to become the grandfather to twins Clara and Anna Mueller.
Dan worked as a microbiologist at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Barnes Hospital Department of Surgery, and Vestal Laboratories in St. Louis. In his retirement Dan became a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, and was a longtime volunteer at Missouri Botanical Garden and Missouri History Museum.
He will be remembered for his quiet kindness and intelligence, his love of mentoring young people, and his special way with children.
Services: A memorial service will be held on February 5th at the Piper Palm House Tower Grove Park..
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Jen Ahearn
December 13, 2024
A meringue pie without Dan Gravens by my side; giving me the "step by step" just can´t be done. That´s okay. The memory of the great pie is better than chancing a floppy one. Always in my heart Dan. Love to you Carol. Jen Ahearn
Jen
December 13, 2023
Thinking of Carol and family. Sending our love. Missing Dan´s welcoming smile and incredible sense of humor. Ed and Jen Ahearn
Jen Ahearn
December 13, 2022
I love and miss you so much Dan. You live on forever in my heart. Jen
Jen Ahearn
January 25, 2022
Dearest Carol and family. Your Dan captured my heart from day one. He enriched my life with his humor and endless encouragement. He was a true friend to everyone. I adored him. I will never forget his smiling face or his soothing voice for as long as I live. Sending my love to you all. Jen
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