MONTGOMERY — Fred Graber, 81, died at 8:05 p.m. Sunday at his home. Born Feb. 15, 1931, in Daviess County, he was the son of William and Leah Graber. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He is survived by six daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Levi Wagler of Plainville, Geneva and Ezra Wagler of Washington, Esther and William Knepp of Loogootee, Lydia and Norman Wittmer, Norma and Steven Stoll and Wanda Sue Graber, all of Montgomery; four sons and daughters-in-law, Mervin Lee Graber of Montgomery, Glen and Martha Graber of Washington, Howard and Donna Graber and Wilmer Dale Graber, all of Montgomery; three brothers, John Graber and Abraham Graber, both of Montgomery, and Louis Graber of Loogootee; one sister, Susanna (Amos) Wagler of Loogootee; 40 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. His wife, Lillie (Stoll) Graber, whom he married Feb. 21, 1952, died Dec. 19, 2007. His parents; one son, Victor Jay Graber; two brothers, Paul and Francis Graber; five sisters, Mrs. Ben (Edith) Wittmer, Mrs. Amos (Mildred) Graber, Mrs. Noah (Pauline) Wagler, Mrs. Enos (Maggie) Graber, and Mrs. Alva (Lillian) Knepp; one son-in-law, Lewis Knepp; two grandsons, Marlin Graber and an infant; and one great-granddaughter, Janna Lynn Wagler, are also deceased. The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the family residence. Burial will be in South West Cemetery. Visitation is until the hour of service Wednesday at the family residence. Arrangements are being made through Brocksmith-Blake and Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery.
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Birth published May 18, 2013
The following births were published May 18, 2013: Layla Benskin, Addisyn Burris, Molly Counsil, Tyler Graber, Kaylena Raber, Cas Roach, Elizabeth Stoll, Lisa Wagler, Garon White and Jase Wilcher.
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Ashby Anniversary
Jack Lee Ashby Sr. and Judith Marie Earl Ashby will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 11.
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Helsley-Sams Engaged
Ashley Brooke Helsley and Brian Michael Sams, both of Evansville, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.
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Births published May 11, 2013
The following births were published May 11, 2013: Geryn Appleton, Emmitt Chrzanowski, Addelee Myers, Wyatt Rainey and Hadley Tinkle.
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Births published May 4, 2013
The following births were published May 4, 2013: Kaitlynn Hambrick, Annetta Wagler, Hanna Padgett, Clara Miller, McKenzie Johnson, Daegon Wittenmyer and Marla Graber.
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Bridgewater-Black Engaged
Charles and Peggy Bridgewater of Loogootee announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daugher, Jill Marie, to Daniel Joseph Black, son of Danny and Cheryl Black of Columbus and the late Debbie Black.
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Petty Anniversary
On May 4, 1963, Morris Eugene Petty and Karen Sue Klem were united in marriage at St. Simons Catholic Church in Washington.
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Frankum Anniversary
Donald H. and Evelyn M. (Loveall) Frankum of Washington celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 25.
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Watson-Lyon Engagement
Tom and Julie Watson of Odon are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Watson, to Zachary Reed Lyon, son of Dave and Linda Lyon of Darlington.
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Birth published April 27, 2013
The following births were published April 27, 2013: Madelyn Beachy, Aven Gish, Hadlee and Hayden Graber, Mark Graber, Isaiah Shake, Karleigh Smitson and Anna Yoder.
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