Neal Lewis Graham
Wednesday, October 29, 1924
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Age:
93 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday November 05, 2017
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday November 06, 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Madonna Towers [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Monday November 06, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Madonna Towers [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Wednesday, October 29, 1924
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Age:
93 years old
Wednesday, October 29, 1924
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Age:
93 years old
Neal Lewis Graham
Neal Lewis Graham, 93, of Rochester, died on October 31, 2017 at Madonna Towers.
Neal was born in Faribault, MN on October 29, 1924 to Lewis and Beula Graham. He lived in Lonsdale until 1932 then moved to Good Thunder, MN. Neal graduated from Good Thunder High School in 1942. He then enlisted in the Army in the fall of 1942. Neal served in the South Pacific in New Guinea and Philippines during WWII until his discharge in January 1946. He worked for NW Bell from January 1947 until retiring on December 31, 1983. Neal married Eileen Kroll on May 21, 1949 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. They were blessed with seven children, Thomas, Kathryn, Jeffrey, Mary, Susan, Joel, and James.
Neal was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus for 62 years, Eagles Club for 61 years, and Rochester Wood Carvers.
Neal is survived by his children, Thomas (Kathe) of Wabasha, MN, Kathryn (John) Bryant of Mequon, WI, Jeffrey (Wendy) of Zumbrota, MN, Mary (Terry) Seeger of Eyota, MN, Susan Osborne of Redwood Falls, MN, Joel (Debbi) of Sauk Rapids, MN, and James (Debbie) of Collierville, TN; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Rosemary Graham, and Dona Brunner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Graham, parents; sister, Elizabeth Saunders and brother, David Graham.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Madonna Towers Chapel with Rev. Don Schmitz officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior at Madonna Towers Chapel. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Research https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/alzheimers; Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902; or donor’s choice.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Neal Lewis Graham has received the following condolences.
Your memory lives on from many old telephone comrades.
To the best father-in-law ever! Miss you already Neal.
Graham Family,
We are so very sad to say good by to your father. I always enjoyed coming over to your home as a kid and feeling very welcomed. Your folks showed us all how to make a marriage and family work. Thanks for sharing them with us. They both are deeply missed, but all of you carry on their values. Keep paying it forward.
My mother Stella has lived across the hall from Neal while he was at Madonna Towers. I want to send our deepest sympathy on Neal s death. I did not like walking into mother s room today and seeing no name on the room across the hall, the door closed, etc. We are very sorry for your loss.
Dear Graham Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know your Dad well but he kept an eye on Jeff and I as we explored new things as teenagers. He sure kept us both in line. I have many fond memories of 13th Ave. My God rest his soul. MY thoughts are prayers are with you all as you say goodbye to your Dad.
Sincerely,
Willie Wenzel
Dearest Graham family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have wonderful memories of the many great times spent with Uncle Neal (and all of you). Uncle Neal leaves behind an incredible family and I know you will all be a great source of comfort for one another.
Our sincerest sympathies to each of you.