Jerry Atlee Graves
Jerry Atlee Graves was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 6, 1931, to Marian and Harry Graves. He joined the Air Force in 1950 during the Korean War and became the crew chief of a helicopter mechanic team in Anchorage, Alaska. He was married in 1952 to Elouise Ash and attended pharmacy school at U of N. After graduation, Jerry worked at Family Drug and other pharmacies in Lincoln. In 1972, he and Ellie built a ranch house near Hickman; they lived there for 45 yrs. In 1976 Jerry became a medical investigator with the Nebraska Department of Health. They raised four kids: David, Janet, Jeralyn, and Linda. Jerry cites the most important lesson he has learned in life (with a chuckle): “Keep the same woman.” Ellie passed away in 2022; Jerry passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. Based on Jerry’s wishes, only a family graveside service will be held. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Miss you, uncle Jerry.
I am sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. We worked for several years together in Investigations. Can’t tell you the number of times he would have me laughing. He also gave me some sound advice when he’d say”embrace it and let it go”. Jerry did much for the State of Nebraska and was a great family man. Condolences.
Duane Newland
My condolences to my four cousins with the loss of your father.