Elmer V. Graber

Elmer V. Graber , 97, of Berne passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born on Monday, October 10, 1921 in Adams County, the son of the late Peter A. Graber and the late Mary (Beitler) Graber. He was united in marriage to Vera Nussbaum (daughter of Frank Nussbaum founder of Berne Ready Mix) on January 15, 1942 in Berne, Indiana. She preceded him in death on November 30, 2005.

Elmer attended Monroe Township School and later served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Hagerstown, Winchester, Decatur, and Berne. He was also employed by Berne Electric for many years. In 1964, he began working for the City of Berne. During his tenure of 28 years, he worked 16 years as an accountant and 12 years as clerk treasurer. After retirement he was a volunteer EMT in Berne and he also enjoyed driving Amish from place to place.

He was a lifelong member of the First Mennonite Church in Berne. Elmer was also a member of the Lions Club in Berne and the American Legion Post #468 in Berne.

Survivors include two sons, Stan (Millie) Graber of Carpinteria, CA and Rick (Karan) Graber of Albuquerque, NM; son- in- law, Tom (Deb) Walsh of Berne; three grandchildren, Shawn (Teri) Walsh of Berne, Shannon (Diana) Walsh of Rockford, OH, Chris (Emma) Graber of Encino, CA; and four great-grandchildren, Ella Graber, Killian Walsh, Emilio Walsh, and Sam Walsh.

Elmer was preceded in death by his daughter, Marsha (Graber) Walsh on May 12, 1980.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 in the Swiss Village Auditorium with Pastor Jim Schwartz officiating. Interment will follow in the M.R.E. Cemetery in Berne.

Friends will be received before the service from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 in the Swiss Village Auditorium.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Samaritan Fund at Swiss Village (Checks can be sent to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, 520 N. 2nd. St. Decatur, IN 46733)