Paul Hugo Graessle
June 25, 1925 ~ December 2, 2013
Paul Hugo Graessle, 88, of Wardsville, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
He was born on June 25, 1925, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Louis Hugo and Lydia Stockman Graessle.
He was married on December 2, 1950, in Jefferson City to Joan Loretta Rothove who survives at the home.
A U.S. Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict, Mr. Graessle received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from Lincoln University in 1988.
He owned and operated Graessle's Conoco Quick-Stop in Wardsville for many years. After retirement he was employed as an accountant with H&R Block Company.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville; the Wardsville Lions Club; and coordinated Duplicate Bridge Clubs in Jefferson City and Columbia for many years.
Other survivors include four children, Steve Graessle, Kansas City, Mo.; Lisa Graessle, Wardsville, Mo.; Luke (Melodi) Graessle, Rocky Mount, Mo.; and Julie (Jim) Floyd, Florissant, Mo.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Don Graessle, Kansas City, Mo.; Jack (Mary) Graessle, Eldon, Mo.; and Tom (Agnes) Graessle, Taos, Mo.; and two sisters, Mary (Urban) Brandt, Jefferson City; and Helen Odendahl, St. Louis.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Graessle and Phil Graessle; and two sisters, Virginia Carol and Ann Falter.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 noon on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, with the Rev. Michael A. Coleman officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Private family visitation will be held at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to St. Stanislaus Education Foundation, 6418 Route W., Jefferson City, MO 65101-9702.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Paul’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Howard and Kathy (Brandt) Kessler
Ben, Jacob and Olivia
We are deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Paul’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Howard and Kathy (Brandt) Kessler
Ben, Jacob and Olivia
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Uncle Paul loved life, enjoyed people and had a zest for spirited discussions on many topics. I will always remember the times we’d played cards for hours and the times he would take us fishing when we were kids. He will always have a special place in my thoughts and in my heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Jo, and the family at this difficult time.
My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you, Aunt Jo, and Steve, Lisa, Luke, and Julie. I can remember a lot of good times at the “Graessle Lake” when we were kids and Aunt Jo’s spaghetti! We will always have those wonderful memories to cherish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Uncle Paul may you rest in peace. You will be missed by many. Conni (Brandt), Mike, Emily, and Jane Knobbe
I am so sorry to read this sad news about Paul. He was such an inspiration to me when I lived in Jefferson City and began working on our Louis and Elisabetha Graessle family history. He was also a great bridge partner and duplicate bridge director. My deepest sympathy to all of Paul’s family and friends.
So sad to hear of the passing of my Favorite Uncle! 🙁
So sad to hear of the passing of my Favorite Uncle!
– Dale Graessle and Family
So sad to hear of the passing of my Favorite Uncle!
– Dale Graessle and Family