Wendell Dean Graven Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 28, 2022, at the age of 87, Wendell Dean Graven of Springfield, Illinois, born in Findlay, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wendell Dean Graven to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Graven and Ethel Graven (Steele); and his sister Lucille. He is survived by: his wife Fern Graven of Springfield; his sons, Dean Graven (Stacey) of Springfield and Doug Graven (Amy Cashman) of Fort Collins, CO; his grandchildren, Tina Gardiner, Kyle Graven, Bryon Graven and Brett Graven; his sisters, Juanita Tucker of Shelbyville and Barbara Olivier (Ed) of Strasburg; and his pet Rudy. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Animal Protection League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702 or the Alzheimer's Association, 2309 W. White Oaks Dr., Ste E, Springfield, IL 62704 or mailed to 302 W. Main St., Shelbyville, IL 62565.
