Gaynel Graft

Gaynel Catherine "Sue" Graft, age 82, died Monday, March 9, 2009 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Township in Allen County, growing up on her family's dairy farm and later being an integral part of Graft Milk Transport with her husband and sons for 64 years. Gaynel, "Sue" was born September 14, 1926, a daughter of the late Fred and Georgia (Valentine) Blessing. She was married in Fort Wayne on June 1, 1946 to Donald Graft for 61 years. A member of Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, she worked at the G.E. plant and later as secretary-treasure of Southwest Allen County Schools for 30 years. She loved her family and spent many hours taking care of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gaynel is survived by her daughter Diane (Ed) Mayer, Valrico, Florida, sons Jim (Vicki) Graft and Donald Graft, Brother Milan (Helen) Blessing, sister Charlotte (Norman) Schaefer all of Fort Wayne, grandchildren Jami (P.J.) Steffen, Avon, Kendall (Tyler) Hoffman, Columbia City, Jeremy (Nichole) Mayer, Ocoee, Florida SP4C Gregory Mayer, Ft. Bliss, Texas, Kelli (Chris) Moran, Alissa (Ken) Knepple, Ian, Aaron and Brandon Graft, all of Fort Wayne, Indiana.e Seven grandchildren; Timothy Knepple, Rebekah, Joshua, Jessica and Luke Steffen, Lydia and Clara Moran. Gaynel was preceded in death by her husband Donald and brother Kenneth Blessing. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 14, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6318 West California Road, with Rev. William Mueller officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday in the church from 3:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. and Saturday morning from 10:00 A.M. until service time. ********************************** To leave a condolence for the family in Mrs. Graft's memory, click on "Condolence" below.