Bob Graber, 79, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2018, at his home. He was born September 8, 1939, in Pretty Prairie, to Ervin P. and Helen Ruth (Goering) Graber.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Bob retired as District Manager for Dillons after 48 years of service. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hutchinson.

On August 17, 1958, he married Janice Lucille Dessenberger in Hutchinson. Bob is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Janice of the home; sons, Mike Graber and wife Marsha of Plano, Texas, Bryan Graber and wife Jennifer of Carlsbad, California; daughter, Debbie Graber of Peoria, Arizona; sister, Donna Neese of Norman, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Ryan Graber and wife Laikin of Chicago, Illinois, Steven Graber of Frisco, Texas, Nicole Graber, Elizabeth Graber of Carlsbad, California; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Mark H. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or the American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.