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Jerry Graham obituary, 1954-2025, Findlay, OH

BORN

1954

DIED

2025

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Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street

Findlay, Ohio

Jerry Graham Obituary

Jerry L. Graham

Jerry L. Graham, 70, of Rawson, died at his residence Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born in Fostoria on December 5, 1954, the son of Glenn and Kathryn (Balmer) Graham. He married Becky Bishop, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include his father, Glenn Graham of Findlay; and mother-in-law, Carol Bishop of North Baltimore; sons, Curtis (Jaime) Graham of Jenera, Nathan Graham of Marion; and a daughter, Iris Graham of Arlington; two brothers, David (Sue) Graham, of Winchester, Tennessee, and Steve (Teresa) Graham, of Columbus Grove; one granddaughter, Natalie Graham.

Preceding him in death, his wife; mother; and father-in-law, Franklin Bishop.

Jerry was a 1973 graduate of Arcadia High School. When he was younger, he enjoyed shooting trap and was the co-owner with his wife Becky, of a bar in Bluffton called "the Establishment". He spent many years farming and driving trucks. He was a member of the Moose and Eagles in Findlay and a huge Michigan and Browns fan. Jerry's favorite past time was sitting by the pool with a beer. His most prized possession was his Allis Chalmer D-21 Tractor.

Visitation for Jerry will be from 2-7 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, with Pastor Gregg Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Powell Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Feb. 22, 2025.

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Robin

February 21, 2025

You have my sincere condolences for your loss. He will be missed. I have good memories of him from school.

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205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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