Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Graves
March 25, 1960 - January 12, 2019
Obituary
OREGON- Jeffrey “Jeff” Graves, age 58, of Oregon passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 25, 1960, the son of Ronald and Janice (Hoke) Graves. He married Laura Jenkins on Oct. 9, 1993, in Brooklyn.
After graduating Evansville High School, Jeff served for four years in the U.S. Marine Corps; then held several positions over 27 years at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. Jeff loved spending time with family at his land in Richland Center and fishing with the guys on the Chippewa Flowage. He also enjoyed golfing with his brother.
Jeff is survived by his parents, Ron (Darlene), and Jan; his wife, Laura; sons, Ed (Katrina) and Eric (Pilar) Graves; brother, Greg (Traci) Graves; sisters, Julie (Mike) Kenney, Jill (Ken) Mead; grandchildren, Jordi, Laisha, Savannah, Marangely, Jeffrey and Mia; a niece and six nephews; many cousins; and four step-brothers and four step-sisters. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Arnold Clauson.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St, Oregon at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, with the Rev. Dr. Amanda Stein presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 26, 2019 @ 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Memorial Service
Sat Jan 26, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Daryl Booth
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Sorry to hear , good man , remember back when Eric was in youth wrestling and Jeff would be reading a book , he was a good man with a good family , God bless Daryl Booth
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Russ & Terry Hanson
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So very sorry to learn of Jeff's passing, he will be missed. Healing hugs and prayers to his family and friends.
Russ & Terry Hanson
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Cheryl Lund
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Cheryl Lund
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to his family and friends. Cheryl Lund (I am the youngest daughter of Andrew and Evelyn Haas)
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Duane and Joanne Johnson
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Dear Laura and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and we are praying for strength for you all. Jeff made the world a better place through his kindness, gentle soul, love and dedication to family. He will be missed and the fond memories will be close in our hearts forever. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you and we’ll see you on Saturday. Love, Joanne, Duane and family.
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Elaine Anderson
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My sympathy to Jeff's family and friends on his passing. Planned on attending the service today, but have the flu. I will always remember Jeff playing and singing with brother Greg in Lost Highway. God Bless you all.