Ted Graverson, 80, Bremen, went to be with his Heavenly Father at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, following complications from major surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He will be missed by family and friends.

Ted was the youngest of Theodore E. and Bernece (McMannis) Graverson’s seven children. He was born at the family farm, just south of Bremen, on April 1, 1935. He played basketball at Bremen High School and graduated in 1954. On Sept. 4, 1954, shortly after graduation, he married Virginia Gerber, who survives.

Together, they had four children: Terry (Gayle) Graverson, Bremen; Cheryl (David) Klinedinst, Goshen; Julie (Ross) Yoder, Nappanee; Todd (Shelly) Graverson, Bremen; 14 grandchildren: Jessica (Dan) Flores; T. Martin ‘Marty’ (Mindy) Graverson; Regan (Jace) Freeman; Ryan (Amber) Klinedinst; Jeremy (Courtney) Klinedinst; Dustin Klinedinst; Laura (Peter) Werner; Kathryn ‘Katie’ (Chris) White; Kim Yoder; Jamie Yoder; Ryan Yoder; Samantha (Brad) Wilsey; Tricia (Kellin) Cripe; and Shayna Graverson; 12 great-grandchildren: Nora; Emma; Tyrus; Evie; Turner; Natalie; Nathan; Jayson; Jaxon; Brooks; Rosie; and Millie. He is also survived by Sandra Dunlap, Bremen, who shared Ted’s life for many years; sister: Maree Klopfenstein, South Bend; brother: John Graverson, Bremen; and many nieces and nephews.

Ted was a lifetime member of the First United Church of Christ, Bremen, and a former Worshipful Master of the Bremen Chapter of F and AM Masonic Lodge, and a 50 year member. After retiring from SKF Bearing, where he worked for over 40 years, he spent many winters in Florida. Ted was a devoted Notre Dame fan and enjoyed playing golf, especially when he was able to beat his brother, John.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 25, in Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, with a Masonic Service to be held at 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, in First United Church of Christ, Bremen, with one hour of visitation prior to the service in the church. Pastor Thomas Dean will officiate. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to First United Church of Christ.