Theodore Graves
September 13, 1938 — August 20, 2017
Theodore "Ted" F. Graves, 78, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home. He was born September 13, 1938, son of the late Noel and Mary (Kowal) Graves.
Ted served in the US Army in Korea.
Ted worked as an International Union Steward until retiring from ConAgra. Ted was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He was also involved in horseracing, having bought his first racehorse back in the 1950's and continued until he was no longer able.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; three sons: Ted Jr. (Lori) Graves, Daniel (Lori) Graves, Todd (Mary) Graves; grandchildren: Lyndsy (Keith) Johnson, Kara (Billy) Gilbert, David Graves, Nicole (Matt) Hawke, Matthew Graves, and Bryan Houghton; and numerous great-grandchildren. Further survived by a brother, William (Kay) Graves; and sister, Mary Jane (Walt) Dimmitt.
Ted is preceded in death by a sister, JoAnne (Dean) Nelson.
A private family memorial service with military honors will be held. Online condolences may be expressed at
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Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.