Norman J. Graue (Jim), age 93 of Montgomery City, passed away peacefully on July 19 surrounded by family after a brief stay at Aspire Senior Living of New Florence.
Jim was born March 7, 1932, the middle child of Ed and Eldora (Buecker) Graue of Big Spring. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Montgomery City. He married Doris Mae Schmidt June 9, 1956, celebrating 69 years of marriage. They had three children: Jeffrey A. Graue, Vicki E. Graue Clark and James E. Graue.
Jim grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hermann High School in 1950. He loved the outdoors hunting, fishing and trapping.
In 1952, Jim served in the Air Force during the Korean war. After his military service ended, he worked as a carpenter. In 1961, he went to work for Wellsville Fire Brick as a pattern maker, retiring after 36 years of employment.
Jim loved sports and worked and coached with the local Khoury League for many years. He served as president of the Montgomery City Jaycees in 1964 and was a charter member of the Montgomery City Lions Club.
Jim is survived by his wife Doris of the home; son Jeffrey A. Graue and wife Shirley of St. Louis; daughter Vicki E. Clark and husband Chuck of New Florence; son James E. Graue and wife Cheryl of St. Louis; four grandchildren, Brittany Graue, Aaron Graue, Christopher Clark and Curt Clark; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Eldora Graue; sister, Marlene Summers; brother-in-law, Robert Summers; sister, Mildred Timmerberg; and brother-in-law, Wendell Timmerberg.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Sunrise Memorial Gardens in care of Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Rd. Montgomery City, MO 63361 or a memorial of your choice.
