Evelyn Mae Graber, age 94, of Bluffton, passed away Monday , Feb. 25, 2019, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Evelyn  was born in Adams County, on May 6, 1924, to Melvin and Elma (Walchle) Kohler, both parents preceded her in death. She married Glenn R. Graber, in Adams Co. on June 28, 1947. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2004.

Evelyn attended Cottonwood School through the eighth grade, she graduated from Kirkland High School in Adams Co. She was a homemaker and assisted her husband with the family dairy farm operation for many years. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church.

In her later years, Evelyn enjoyed gardening, sewing and crocheting, most of all, spending time with her family.

Survivors include a sister - in - law, Pauline Kaehr ,brother -in – law, Harry Steffen, both of Bluffton,  9 nieces and nephews, 41 great nieces and nephews,  67 great great nieces and nephews and 1 great great great nephew.

She was preceded in death by her sister - in - law, Betty Steffen and a brother – in -law, Roger Kaehr.

Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. at the Bluffton North Apostolic Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Officiating will be Steve Ringger and Lynn Fiechter. Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton.