Clarence E. Graeff, 92, of Elkville, passed away at 6:52 P.M., Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his residence.
Clarence had been a farmer. He was a member of the Elkville Baptist Church. Clarence was also a member of Jackson County Farm Bureau. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Combat Medical Badge and the United Nations Service Medal.
He was born August 10, 1928 at Elkville, IL, the son of Cecil D. and Virginia Mae (Tucker) Graeff.
He married Roberta J. Moore on July 21, 1955 at Dowell, IL and she preceded him in death on April 2, 1995. He then married Mary Ann (Leisch) Brown on March 17, 1999 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carbondale and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Elkville, one sister - Beverly Mandrell of Benton, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, and one brother-in-law - Curt Mandrell.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 28, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Robert Gray and Rev. Jay Holden officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Elkville Cemetery at Elkville.
Friends may plant a tree in Clarence's honor or make memorials to donor's choice or Marion VA Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.