Raymond E. Graaf

Raymond E. Graaf, age 86, of Carbon Street, Weatherly, died Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Weatherwood Nurisng & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly.

Survived by his wife Joyce Elaine (Knepper) Graaf.

Raymond was a Weatherly High School graduate. He served in the US Navy during WWII, returning home, Ray worked for the Railroad, and then retired from Bethlehem Steel. After retiring Ray worked at Weatherwood in Weatherly.

A Member of Zion Lutheran Church of Weatherly, Ray was a member of the Hazle Azalea Fellowship Lodge #327 Masonic Temple, and was a 32 degree Mason, Lehigh Consistory.

Born in Weatherly, he was the son of the later John F., and Irene (Knepper) Graaf.

He is also survived by,

Two Daughters,
Brenda (Graaf) Boretski and her husband Joseph of Weatherly,
Gail Lynn Graff-McGuire wife of Mark of Henderson, Nev.;

Three Sisters,
Laura (Graaf) Richie of Weatherly, Rosanna (Graaf) Coxe of Weatherly,
Phyllis (Graaf) Martienssen of Weatherly;

Three Brothers,
Robert Graaf of Weatherly,
Marvin Graaf and his wife Sharlene of Hazleton,
John Graaf of Hazleton;

One grandchild, Raymond;

Preceded in death by a daughter, Colleen Graaf - Breiner; sisters, Mrs. Helen Yothers, and Mrs. Christine Zemasky; brothers, Wallace, and Gerald Graaf.

Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, Inc., 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pa., Philip J. Jeffries F.D.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Funeral service will be at Philip J. Jeffreis Funeral Home at 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 31, 2012, Rev. Dawn richie to officiate.

Private interment.

Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com