Brett J. Graeve
January 10, 2011
Brett J. Graeve, 52, died Monday, January 10, 2011, at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, from complications of leukemia. He was born June 27, 1958, in Des Moines to Jerry and Lois (Webb) Graeve and graduated from Southeast Polk High School.
Brett worked for Stone Container for 20 years, Dynamic Dies for 10 years, Quality Manufacturing for 5 years, and was co-owner of Granny’s Sweet Freeze in Des Moines for 13 years. He served as a volunteer fireman and EMT for Delaware Township. Brett was an expert archer, earning championship titles in Iowa and Missouri, and finished sixth in the world archery tournament in Las Vegas. He was a member of the Mid-Iowa Archers, and was an avid sportsman and hunter.
Brett is survived by his wife of 18 years, Dawna (Williams) Graeve; daughter, Stefanie (Beau) Nielsen and their children, Gavvon and Mia; daughter, Missy Graeve and her son, Wrex Henry; parents, Jerry and Lois Graeve; sister, Terri (Bruce) Barnes; brothers, J.D. (Cathy) Graeve and Jeff (Jacki) Graeve; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Visitation will be held from 12 to 8 p.m., with family present from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Brett.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pam and Joe Riley Family
01/12/2011
Dear Dawna and Family,
Our sympathy to you and yours at this time.
There are never the right words to say... I can only say,you have our heart
felt sympathy and love.
Aunt Pam Uncle Joe and Family
Reggie and Karol Crumes
01/12/2011
Dawna & Family and Jerry & Lois, we're so sorry to hear of Brett's passing. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. May Brett rest in eternal life. God Bless to all.
Mick & Lavona Webb
01/12/2011
Dawna, please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time while you keep Brett forever in your hearts. Again, deepest sympathy.
Sherm & Sheila Ploeger
01/12/2011
To the Graeve Family - While we did not know Brett on a personal basis, we feel that we knew him from his mother. Lois spoke of Brett so often and how very proud she was of him and his family.
I know this past year has been very difficult for all of you and Sherm and I wantd you to know that we are thinking of you all and you are in our prayers.
Brett had an awesome family and his parents told us when we saw them at the ice cream store - about all he and his family were going thru - he will be missed by everyone that knew him and loved his spirit!
Peace be with all of you at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy:
Sheila & Sherm Ploeger
Dan and Dorothy Kellogg
01/11/2011
Dawna, Missy, Stefanie, Uncle Jerry, Aunt Lois, Terri, JD, and Jeff,
We were saddened to hear of Brett's passing. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Know that we are thinking of you all and praying for you as well.
Love to you all,
Dan and Dorothy Kellogg
Jason Green
01/11/2011
My thoughts are with you and your family!