Charles H. Graeff, 85, of Myerstown, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
He was born in Jalappa, PA on Nov. 13, 1935, a son of the late Wilson F. and Sallie (Wagner) Graeff. Charles was the husband of Elaine L. (Light) Graeff to whom he married on June 6, 1959. Mr. Graeff was an Electronic / Computer Technician for Western Electric, ATT, and Lucent. He was a Graduate of Hamburg High School class of 1953 and Electronic Coyne School Chicago Class of 1954. He raised fruit and grafted eight different apples on one tree. He was a member of the Hamburg Lions Club and Telephone Pioneers of America.
Surviving in addition to his wife are sons, David E. Graeff, of East Berlin and Joel C, husband of Denise Graeff, of Kutztown, grandson, Adam C. Graeff, great-granddaughter, Amelia E. Graeff, and brother, Elmer, husband of Jean Graeff, of Hamburg.
Charles was predeceased by a grandson, Aaron D. Graeff, brothers, Oscar, Wilson, Ellis, Kenneth, and Robert Graeff, sister, Dorothy Bender. Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made in Charles memory to Wellspan Hospice 1503 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA, 17042 or Wellspan Sechler Family Cancer Center 844 Tuck St, Lebanon, PA, 17042. The Rohland Funeral Home Inc, Lebanon is handling the arrangements. www.rohlandfh.com
