Obituary for George C. Graef
George C. Graef, age 85, of Newark, DE, peacefully passed away on May 9, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his wife and three children.
George was born to Thomas and Ethel Graef in Baltimore, MD. He married his true love of 54 years, Gerri Lewis, on June 25, 1966. They raised their four children in Newark where they attended the First Church of the Nazarene for over 40 years. After his retirement of 30 years from Chrysler, he was passionate about traveling, spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and wife. To all who knew and loved him, George was a fun-loving character with amazing humor, laughter that filled a room and a heart of gold that loved us all so well.
George was predeceased by his parents; brother, Tom; sister, Elaine; niece, Elaine and son, Kelly. He is survived by his wife, Gerri; son, Glenn (Jodi); daughters, Deanna (Mark) and RaeAnn (Chris); niece, Phyllis Flair; nine grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and one on the way.
Services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, May 14 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE where visitation will begin at 12 noon. Burial will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Seasons Hospice (https://seasonsfoundation.org/donate/ ) or Newark Church of the Nazarene (https://newarknazdelaware.weebly.com/where-we-are.html ) on Paper-mill Rd.
George was born to Thomas and Ethel Graef in Baltimore, MD. He married his true love of 54 years, Gerri Lewis, on June 25, 1966. They raised their four children in Newark where they attended the First Church of the Nazarene for over 40 years. After his retirement of 30 years from Chrysler, he was passionate about traveling, spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and wife. To all who knew and loved him, George was a fun-loving character with amazing humor, laughter that filled a room and a heart of gold that loved us all so well.
George was predeceased by his parents; brother, Tom; sister, Elaine; niece, Elaine and son, Kelly. He is survived by his wife, Gerri; son, Glenn (Jodi); daughters, Deanna (Mark) and RaeAnn (Chris); niece, Phyllis Flair; nine grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and one on the way.
Services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, May 14 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE where visitation will begin at 12 noon. Burial will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Seasons Hospice (https://seasonsfoundation.org/donate/ ) or Newark Church of the Nazarene (https://newarknazdelaware.weebly.com/where-we-are.html ) on Paper-mill Rd.