George Gailen McGraw

April 25, 1941 - April 17, 2018

GEORGE GAILEN MCGRAW 1941 – 2018 George Gailen McGraw age 76 of Plattsmouth, NE peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1941 to George "Bing" Levitt and Barbara Isabelle (Rhoden) McGraw in Nebraska City, NE. He was raised and schooled in Plattsmouth. He met Kathryn Kay Kuhlmann and they were later married on January 5, 1962 in Omaha, NE. George and Kay made their home and raised their children in Plattsmouth. He worked as a self-employed equipment operator. George is survived by his wife: Kay McGraw of Plattsmouth, NE; daughter: Karen Krips of Havelock, IA; two sons: Gailen McGraw and wife Kimberly Dawn of Lonsdale, AR; Bobby McGraw and wife Angela of Plattsmouth, NE; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sister: Linda Jones of Aurora, CO; brother: William "Butch" McGraw and wife Dorothy of Plattsmouth, NE; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: George "Bing" and Barbara McGraw and his infant brother: Benny Ray McGraw. Visitations will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M., with family greeting relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 20, 2018 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 21, 2018 at First Lutheran Church in Plattsmouth with Pastor Lloyd Stuhr officiating and Marsha Fleming as organist. The Pallbearers will be Mike Horn, Jim Shea, Jim Smalley, Tim Crosgrove, Nathaniel Cherek, and Adam McGraw. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Horn, Ron Rookstool, and Ed Dellinger. His final resting place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth, NE. The Family suggests Memorials to First Lutheran Church. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com