Obituaries

April 20, 1934 to February 15, 2014

WINAMAC - Eugene Arthur Graves, 79, Winamac, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at Whispering Pines Health Care Center, Valparaiso.

He was born April 20, 1934, in Ripley, to Colbert and Helen Rausch Graves.

Survivors include:
Christopher (Lisa) Graves, Winamac, Son & Daughter-in-law
Cindy (Randy Geer) Koepkey, Winamac, Daughter
Lisa (Rick) Foerg, Monticello, Daughter & Son-in-law
Valerie (Paul) Larson, Winamac, Daughter & Son-in-law
Maribeth (Jerry) Benish, Winamac, Daughter & Son-in-law
Mark (Shelley) Graves, Star City, Son & Daughter-in-law
10 Grandchildren
1 Step Grandchild
10 Great-Grandchildren
5 Step Great-Grandchildren
Margaret Clemons, St. Louis, MO Sister

Preceded in death by:
Nancy Mae Galbreath Hoffmann, Former Wife
Mary Ziebell, Sister
John Graves, Brother

Mr. Graves was a farmer until his retirement in 1978. He lived all of his life in the Ripley area. He loved John Deere tractors, horses, westerns, military triva, and anything to do with history. He also loved to travel, play rummy, go out for coffee, and attend auctions.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. (Tuesday, Feb. 18), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice.