Thomas G. Graverson

Thomas "Tom" G. Graverson, Sr., 80, of Bremen passed away January 22, 2012. He was born May 6, 1931 in Bremen to Theodore and Bernece McMannis Graverson. Tom married Marilyn Muncie Dalgarn in February of 1978; she preceded him in death on August 9, 2009.

Tom honorably served his Country in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Boxer. He was a Master Mason and past Master of Bremen post 414; a member of the Scottish Rite and York Rite. He was a member of the American Legion, past commander of the Bremen VFW and was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church. Tom retired from Universal Bearing, where he was one of the first employees. He enjoyed farming and was a member of the Case collectors, owning several tractors that he rebuilt. He was an avid participant of the Antique Tractor Puller Association. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be missed.

He is survived by a three daughters, Cynthia (Steve) McKenzie of Plymouth, Lisa (Mike) Harrington of Bremen,Veronica (Gary) Pearce of Brazil, a son, Thomas G. Graverson, Jr., of Brazil, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, John Graverson of Bremen, Ted Graverson of Bremen and a sister, Maree Klopfenstein of Mishawaka.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marilyn, two sisters, one brother and a great-granddaughter, Norah Lynn McKenzie.



Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Mishler Funeral Home and will be officiated by Reverend Gale Law. Burial will be at Bremen Cemetery with Military Honors.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 25 and one hour prior to the service on Thursday, at the funeral home. There will be a Masonic Service on Wednesday at 7:30 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care.