Norma Graue of Lincoln passed away Thursday (Feb. 8, 2018) at Timber Creek, Lincoln.

 

She was born in Chester Township on Aug. 29, 1924, the daughter of Robert (Jack) and Edna Huffman, and was a graduate of Lincoln Community High School. She married Darrell L. Graue on Dec. 15, 1945, in Lincoln. He preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 2003. They farmed in Elkhart for 37 years before retiring to Lincoln in 1983.

 

She was a devoted housewife, mother and grandmother her whole life, and worked as a secretary and office manager at Row Motors for over 20 years. She was an avid bridge and pinochle player, and loved playing cards with her friends and grandkids.

 

She is survived by her sister, Evelyn Row Fulkerson, Lincoln; one son, Dennis Graue, Lincoln; three grandsons, Eric (Traci) Graue, Lincoln; Chad (Katie) Graue, Chatham; and Seth Graue, Lincoln; and six great-grandchildren, Lauren Jean Graue, Abbie Jane Graue, Andrew Daniel Graue, Griffin Matthew Graue, Parker Conrad Graue and Carson Michael Graue.

 

The family is extremely grateful to Dr Melissa Cox, Dr. Kristen Green, Memorial Home Services Hospice Care, and to the staff at Timber Creek Village for all their love, support and excellent care.

 

A private family graveside will be Monday.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Norma’s name to Carroll Catholic School or St. John’s United Church of Christ.

 

In lieu of bringing food to the family, please make a donation in Norma’s name to Holy Family Food Pantry.

 

Services are entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.