Opal Graber

May 9, 1923 - February 24, 2021

Opal Bernice Graber, 97, of Seymour passed away at 4:48 AM on February 24, 2021 in Greentown, Indiana. Opal was born May 9, 1923 in Elkhart to Herbert and Miriam (Copenhaver) Roose. She married Elmer A. Graber on July 10, 1943 in Goshen; he preceded her is death on August 17, 2000. She and Elmer moved to Jackson County in 1974.

Opal was a member of Reddington Christian Church, she and Elmer had a Farm Implement Dealership in Middlebury, and retired as a purchasing agent for Seymour Manufacturing Co. She was a member of the Gideons International Auxiliary for over 35 years, Widows Cracker Barrel Lunch Club and chaired the Missionary Committee at her church.

Surviving are daughters Doris (Jerry) Vanosdol, Nancy (Maurice) Crouch, Carol Feustel; 9 Grandchildren, Lisa (Pat) Beally, Lori Vanosdol, Kevin (Amy) Vanosdol, Jason (Heather) Vanosdol, Jennifer (Randy) Voils, Jeremy (Kim) Crouch, Julie Wright, Michele Richard, Michael Feustel; and 19 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren and sister Alice “Pauline” Swinehart.

She was preceded in death by both her parents, her beloved husband of 57 years Elmer A. Graber, infant son Carl E. Graber, brother Carl Roose, sister Anna Belle Weldy, an infant sister Vera Mae Roose and son-in-law George Feustel.

Opal loved spending time with her family, volunteering with her church family, collecting Fiestaware, and playing cards.

Private family services will be held at Reddington Christian Church with Pastor Scott Brown officiating, conducted by Voss & Sons Funeral Service. A private burial will follow at Reddington Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to Gideons International or Reddington Christian Church.

All arrangements have been entrusted to Voss & Sons Funeral Service in Seymour.

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Thank you for your kind words. Grandma loved to smile.

Carolyn, Thank you for your kind words. Grandma loved the time she spent with your Mom. She loved your whole family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss. Ralph and Patty Eash

Greetings from Middlebury IN Just learned of your mother’s passing from the Goshen News. We (Glenn, Ruth & Sheree Miller) attended the Middlebury Church of the Brethren along with your family. I was in Sunday School class with Carol. I can still remember your mother’s smile, dark glasses & thinking her hair was never out of place. Good memories - you have my sympathy.

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Opal was loved by our whole family. She and our mother, Lois Wayman, were friends for several years. Opal picked Mom up for church, they went out to eat (always the widows Cracker Barrel breakfast club) which my sister Donna and I attended often. They got their hair done. They were good friends. Opal was loved by all our family. She visited VanAntwerps Farm Mkt in Reddington often. David loved to give her produce. She added so much to our lives. We are just blessed to have had her as a friend Prayers for comfort for all your family.

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She was one sweet lady. She always met us with a smile and a hug. Monty, Missy and Macy Casner

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.