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Jeanne Graef Obituary
89, of Bolivar and formerly of Dover died Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 died peacefully with her family at her side in Union Hospital at Dover. Jeanne was born March 28, 1924 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roxy and Della (Deihl) Wetzel. Jeanne and her late husband, Harry loved antiques and owned and operated Antique Emporium in Bolivar for several years. She was also the president of Empire Realty and Development Company in Bolivar. Jeanne was a longtime member of St. John's United Church of Christ at Dover. She was active in many organizations including the Tuscarawas County Genealogy Society, First Families of Ohio, Past President of the Tuscarawas County Homemakers, and Past President of the Dover Garden Club. She was also a former swimming instructor at the Tuscarawas County YMCA. She was also a longtime volunteer in Zoar where she spun, quilted and cooked. She enjoyed teaching her grandchildren old games and appreciated her many close friends that she remained in contact with her whole life. She kept up with them on Facebook and Pinterest. She was a 1942 graduate of Canton Lehman High School and its alumni association. She was also a graduate of Canton Business College.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Harry J. Graef who died Aug. 24, 1996.
She will be sadly missed by her family including her two sons, H. Thomas Graef of Bolivar and Jon (Judy) Graef of Zoar; three grandchildren Jamie Chase of Tacoma, Wash. and Jon G. Graef of Seattle, Wash. and Mischa Shane Graef of Bolivar; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan Chase and Rachel Graef.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 beginning at 2 p.m. in the St. John's United Church of Christ in Dover with Pastor Dotty Hartzell officiating. Interment will be in the Dover Burial Park. Friends may call at the church on Friday from noon until 2 p.m. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Jeanne may sign the online guestbook by visiting the "obituaries and flowers" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tuscarawas County Genealogical Society, 307 N. Center St., Uhrichsville, OH 44683 or the Zoar Community Association, P.O. Box 621, Zoar, OH 44697.
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Betty Sue
November 17, 2013
Very sorry for the loss of your mom, prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family.
ken Haley
November 14, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Harry & Dee Horstman
November 14, 2013
Sending our Sincere Sympathy to you and your family.
November 14, 2013
Dear Jon, Sending our Sincere Sympathy to you and your family!
Jayne Maxwell Swartzwelder
November 13, 2013
Sorry for the loss of your Mother. Another one of "girls" has passed. RIP dear Jeanne~
November 13, 2013
jon and judy,
we are so sorry about your Mother's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Kay and Tad
sandy kopp
November 13, 2013
So sorry to hear about your Mom....she was a great Lady.
Sally Yanice
November 13, 2013
Tom, Jon and Families, I send sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your Mom. I enjoyed many good days with her when she was a volunteer at Zoar. We worked together in the kitchen during the Zoar Project making soup, kraut and baked apples for the Tusky Valley 5th graders. We had great conversations during those days; she was a lovely lady. God Bless all of you.
November 13, 2013
Tom and Jon, I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I've been thinking of her and your dad lately. I have such nice memories of spending time at your house when we were young. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
With sympathy,
Sue Bazzoli
Kevin Bazzoli
November 13, 2013
Jon and Tom, I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very kind and giving person. My prayers are with you and your families.
Melanie Eddy
November 13, 2013
Jeanne was a beautiful lady both inside and out. I feel privileged to have known and learned from her during our Zoar days with the Ohio Historical Society and I am thankful for that opportunity. She was a top notch special lady and she will be missed.
karen kirsch
November 13, 2013
Dear Tom, I'm sad to read of your mom's passing. She was such a nice person and I enjoyed doing antique business with her so many years ago. My sincere condolence.
Larry Sarbaugh
November 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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