Gary R. Graham, 78, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, December 27, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Kadaprayil will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Ravenna, NE with a 2:00 p.m. committal service. Visitation will be Sunday, December 26, 2021 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the church with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Resurrection Catholic Church. Your thoughts and prayers may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Gary's obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Gary Robert Graham was born January 22, 1943 in Kearney, Nebraska, the son of Robert & Elvena (Seifert) Graham. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Meg" Graham of Grand Island, NE. One daughter & son-in-law, Julie & Ron Gustafson of Omaha, NE Two sons & daughters-in-law, Michael "Mike" & Tricia Graham of Omaha, NE and Jason & Dorian Graham of Wichita, KS. One sister, Barbara & Howard Braydon of Kearney, NE Two brothers, Kenny & Sue Graham of Ravenna, NE Denny & Peg Graham of Lincoln, NE Eight grandchildren, Isaac & Shelbi Gustafson, Josiah & Hadyn Gustafson, Hannah Gustafson, Anderson, Joseph, Sarah, Charlie & Simon Graham. Two great-grandchildren, Leni and Rori Gustafson Gary grew up in Ravenna, Nebraska and graduated from Ravenna High School in 1961. He then attended Kearney State College, receiving his B.S. degree in Education and Industrial Arts in 1966. He married Margaret Vacek on September 28, 1963 at Ravenna, NE. They lived in Grand Island where Gary spent 20 years in the home construction industry followed by many years at G.I.A. and Chief Industries. Gary served on the school board at Westridge Middle School and was a Red Cross and Nebraska State Fair volunteer. He enjoyed many years of coaching youth sports as well as a lifetime of hunting and fishing. Gary was a faithful Husker fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. Gary was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Home Builders Association of Grand Island. He is welcomed into heaven by his parents. Memorials are suggested to Resurrection Catholic Church. Visitation Resurrection Catholic Church Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 4110 Cannon Road Grand island, Nebraska 68803

Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m.

Vigil Service Resurrection Catholic Church Sunday, December 26, 2021 6:00 PM 4110 Cannon Road Grand island, Nebraska 68803 Mass of Christian Burial Resurrection Catholic Church Monday, December 27, 2021 10:30 AM 4110 Cannon Road Grand island, Nebraska 68803 Graveside Service St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Monday, December 27, 2021 2:00 PM Ravenna, NE