Ronald Grafe
d. February 22, 2015
Ronald Grafe
Ronald Richard Grafe, 73, of Little Rock, passed away February 22, 2015. Born in Painesville, Illinois to Richard and Lucille Massey Grafe, he was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. Ronald was a Third and Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, a strong supporter of Forty Days for Life and had over 3,000 hours as a volunteer for St. Vincent Infirmary. He was a 2008 Honorary Alumnus of Catholic High School and former president of the Holy Souls Men's Club. Since 1986, he was the announcer for Catholic High's football games.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Berg Grafe; sons, Thomas L. Grafe of Huntsville, Texas, Robert E. Grafe of London, England and Christopher J. Grafe (Olivia) of Seabrook, Texas; brothers, Randall L. Grafe (Judy) of Pearl City, Hawaii, Paul P. Grafe (Cynthia) of Boerne, Texas and Kurt L. Grafe (Christine) of Huntsville; five grandchildren, Gina Grafe Theriot (Justin), Amber Grafe, Kayla Corbett Fenner (John), Kyle Grafe and Ruben Grafe; and two great-grandchildren, Layton J. Theriot and Kyan V. Fenner.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Erik Pohlmeier on Thursday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m. at the church, followed by interment in the Holy Souls Columbarium.
Memorials may be made to the Catholic High School Foundation, 6300 Father Tribou Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205 or Msgr. Allen Trust Fund, 1003 N. Tyler, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Mr. Grafe's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
1003 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR, 72205
1003 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR, 72205
1003 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR, 72205
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Berg Grafe; sons, Thomas L. Grafe of Huntsville, Texas, Robert E. Grafe of London, England and Christopher J. Grafe (Olivia) of Seabrook, Texas; brothers, Randall L. Grafe (Judy) of Pearl City, Hawaii, Paul P. Grafe (Cynthia) of Boerne, Texas and Kurt L. Grafe (Christine) of Huntsville; five grandchildren, Gina Grafe Theriot (Justin), Amber Grafe, Kayla Corbett Fenner (John), Kyle Grafe and Ruben Grafe; and two great-grandchildren, Layton J. Theriot and Kyan V. Fenner.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Erik Pohlmeier on Thursday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m. at the church, followed by interment in the Holy Souls Columbarium.
Memorials may be made to the Catholic High School Foundation, 6300 Father Tribou Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205 or Msgr. Allen Trust Fund, 1003 N. Tyler, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Mr. Grafe's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
FEB 25. 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church1003 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR, 72205
Rosary Service
FEB 25. 7:00 PM (CST)
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church1003 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR, 72205
Funeral Mass
FEB 26. 11:00 AM (CST)
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church1003 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR, 72205
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