Jefferson City News Tribune, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 Stanley J. DeGraffenreid Sr., age 71, of Rolla, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007. He was born May 15, 1935, in Kaiser, the son of the late Eleven and Ada (Byrd) DeGraffenreid. He was the youngest of ten children. He was united in marriage to Margaret "Peggy" Vance in 1969. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Hull Maintenance Technician, and from UMR as a postal carrier. He was a long time member of VFW Post 2025. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy); children, Sandra E. Rackers and husband Dale of Jefferson City, Robin L. Quave and husband Marty of Biloxi, Miss., Karen L. Sherbak and husband Michael of the state of Ga., John P. DeGraffenreid of Rolla, Carol N. Winschel and husband Brian of Dunlop, Ill., and Cody A. DeGraffenreid of Rolla; grandchildren, Tim Strope, Mathew Carr, Tony Quave, Parker Charles, Niccole Bishop and husband Brandon, Kayla Dock and husband Kevin, and Andrew, Luke, Zach, and Abigale Winschel; great grandchildren, Jacob, Grant, and Brooke; sisters, Mary Lois Robinet of Eldon, Lila P. Robinet of Berryville, Ark., and Ila F. Miller of Eldon; brother, Johnnie W. DeGraffenreid of Eldon; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Stanley DeGraffenreid Jr.; brothers, Preston T. DeGraffenreid, Ollen F. DeGraffenreid, and Charles E. DeGraffenreid; and sisters, Beaulah Shipley and Eulah Strutton. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 3, at James and Gahr Mortuary, Rolla. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at James and Gahr Chapel, Rolla, with Pastor Phil Cox officiating. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Eldon City Cemetery, Eldon. Memorials may be made to Phelps Regional HOSPICE or VFW Post 2025. Cards are available at all James and Gahr locations. All arrangements are under the direction of James and Gahr Mortuary, Rolla.