Norman G Graber

Norman G. Graber, 75 of Park River, ND passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at First Care Health Center of Park River. Norman G. Graber was born September 6, 1937 near Alsen, ND the son of the late Paul and Kathryn (Rohn) Graber. He graduated from Alsen High School. He was baptized in the Swiss Mennonite Church in Alsen. Following graduation he drove gravel truck for the Minot Air Force Base. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Spenst on June 21, 1959 in Alsen. He worked at a bank in Langdon for seven years. In 1967 he took a job at Polar Communications in Park River, ND as an accountant. He retired in 1998 after 31 years of service. Norman loved people, especially the one around the table of knowledge in the downtown café. In his earlier years he loved to hunt duck, geese and deer. He also enjoyed fishing. Norman in survived by his wife Dorothy, Park River, ND; son Michael (Valarie Bogert), Park River, ND; brothers: Dick (Lettie) Graber, Minneapolis, MN; Harold (Nancy) Graber, Medford, OR; sister-in-law; Connie Graber, Detroit Lakes, MN. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter and brother Howard. Memorial Services will be Friday, January 18, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Swiss Mennonite Church in Alsen, ND. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:30-7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River. Friends may also call at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Alsen Cemetery.