Julius (Junior) DeGraeve, II

In Memorial

Junior DeGraeve, 82, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away January 26, 2012. 

 

Junior was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years Nancy DeGraeve-Jones.  He is survived by his son Pete DeGraeve (Gina); daughter Sheri Rieke (Doug); and grandchildren,  Austin and Logan DeGraeve, and Kristin and Paul Rieke.  

 

 

 

 

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

A visitation will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012,  at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012,  at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, Kansas.  Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

 

 

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Posted by Obituaries on January 26, 2012     11 Comments

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  1. John & Trudy Rosner on January 28th, 2012 12:29 pm

    Dear Pete and Sheri,
    We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s death. I knew him ever since I can remember – your grandma Lil was my Mother’s good friend. Also, Johnny and I were around when your folks got together. Time passes way too fast. Please know that you and your families are in out thoughts and prayers.
    Trudy and Johnny Rosner

  2. Janice (Werren) Lawrence on January 29th, 2012 8:42 am

    We are so sorry to hear about Juniors passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families .

    The Werren Family Fred, Linda, Christina, and Sara
    Janice and Rusty Lawrence
    Christine and Tracy Gulley

  3. Steve Wiley on January 29th, 2012 9:45 am

    Pete and Sheri,
    I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. The last time I spoke to June was when my mother, Josephine Wiley, passed away more than three years ago. I met you at that time Sheri. The family is so big that few of us know each other but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Steve Wiley

  4. Fr. Michael Stechmann, O.A.R. on January 29th, 2012 10:22 am

    Please be assured of my prayers and Masses for Julius – and for all of you during this difficult time.
    Blessings,
    Fr. Michael, O.A.R.

  5. Jamie Pflumm on January 30th, 2012 9:39 am

    Sheri and Pete,

    I am so sad to hear about your dads passing. We all have fond memories of Uncle Junior. It was always a treat for me when I would run into him at J.T’s on my lunch hour. I always took a few minutes to visit with him and reminisce about the past. He will be misssed by all.

    Much love,

    Jamie

  6. Dana DeWitte on January 30th, 2012 1:31 pm

    Sheri and Pete,

    I was truly saddened to hear of Uncle June’s death. My husband Danny and I sat and remeniced about Uncle June. Danny’s father, George DeWitte knew Junior well. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are wilh you.

    Love you both

    Dana and Danny DeWitte

  7. Mike Thom on January 30th, 2012 2:33 pm

    Sheri and Pete,

    I just received the news about your Father’s passing.
    My prayers are with you and family.
    Junior was one of my Dad’s friend, when Dad and Mom moved here
    from Minnesota in the late 50′s.
    He will be missed.

    Mike Thom

  8. Stephan Holcomb on January 30th, 2012 5:45 pm

    Sheri and Pete, Im truly sorry for your loss. I want you to know that Jr will be missed he was loved by many, I am deeply saddend , he was my best friend for a very long time. You are all in my prayers.

  9. Staci Corrales Lynch on January 30th, 2012 10:43 pm

    Dear Uncle June,
    I have such fond memories of you when I was child. My brother Joe and I used to ride the tractor and help out in the farm often. We spent a lot of our child hood at your house. Love you and may you rest in peace.
    Love Always
    Your great Niece Staci
    (Jamie’s daughter)

  10. paula Pflumm on January 30th, 2012 10:53 pm

    Sheri and Pete I am so sad to here about Uncle June. I wish that I could be there. I will never forget his vegetable stand and how he showed me how potato’s grew. As kids we got to help pull them from the ground.I thought that was the greatest. When I got older and out on my own, I would stop from time to time and buy vegetables. It seems only yesterday, Aunt Nancy would have me come over and babysit for you two. I will always hold fond memories of your mom and dad. May God be with you and give you strength through this difficult time.

  11. Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Roth on February 1st, 2012 8:34 pm

    Dear Doug, Sherry and Family,
    My sincere condolances for the loss of your father. I knew Junior thru working at Sterns and serving him every morning with John Rieke and all his friends. Also I knew him thru your mother which I dearly loved and know that he is with her now. Another angel watching over us. I am praying for you and your family. Peace and God speed my friend. XOXO

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