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.
What a funny, wonderful, caring man! The mood in the office was always lighter when Jerry was around as he kept us all laughing while being a great inspector/investigator. He will be missed but there is some solace that he and Ellie are back together again. Sincere sympathy and prayers to his family.
Jerry was very knowledgeable in his area of expertise. As a hospital and nursing home investigator, I consulted Jerry on numerous occasions to help me resolve medication concerns. I enjoyed learning new things from him, and loved to laugh with him. He was always so positive and could make anyone laugh. He will be missed but I am happy he has joined his wife. My deepest sympathy to his family and close friends.
Jerry taught me about medicine and the law, and was a truly good man and friend.
Condolences to his family.