Jeanne C. Graef

Jeanne C. Graef, 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 August 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 Takoma, Washington and Jon G. Graef of Seattle, Washington 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 2pm 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 2pm. 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, P.O. Box 141, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 or the Zoar Community Association, P.O. Box 621, Zoar, Ohio 44697.

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