Robert “Bob” Louis Graeff
OBITUARY
Robert “Bob” Louis Graeff, 66, of Reading, PA, passed away in the morning of March 7, 2026, surrounded by family at Reading Hospital. Bob was born on July 24, 1959 to Carl Graeff and Geraldine (Cody) Graeff. He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1977 before attending Penn State Berks. Bob retired as a pipefitter from Steamfitters Local 420 in 2012.
Bob was a loving husband for 41 years to Sheri L. (Johnson) Graeff of Birdsboro, PA. He was a devoted father to Benjamin R. Graeff, husband of Sarah (Metz) Graeff, and Sarah (Graeff) Ashcroft, wife of Justin M. Ashcroft. He was happily anticipating the arrival of his daughter’s first baby this summer. Bob is predeceased by his parents and sister, Victoria Rys, wife of Michael Rys and survived by his brothers, Richard Graeff, Joseph Graeff, husband of Karen Graeff, James Graeff, husband of Jane Graeff, and Thomas Graeff, and sisters, Christine Cotter, wife of Vincent Cotter, and Barbara Ingram, wife of James Ingram. Bob is also loved by his many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, March 13th at 11 a.m. at Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. (423 Main Street, Oley). A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to xpn.org. Our Fridays will forever be known as “Funky Fridays” thanks to Bob.