John Arthur Gravenhorst

John Arthur Gravenhorst, 83, of Monroeville passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, in the Continuing Healthcare of Milan.

He was born on November 15, 1940, in Norwalk, Ohio and was a 1959 graduate of Monroeville High School. John retired from Tenneco in Milan. He was a member of the American Legion in Monroeville and the VFW in Bellevue. John was an avid Cleveland sports fan, and had great respect for Jim Brown, Jim Thome, and Lebron James. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising livestock, especially pigs.

He is survived by one son, Steven (Nicole) Gravenhorst of Bellevue; one daughter, Debbie (Lew Sims) Gravenhorst of Monroeville; his grandchildren, Kaycee (Brandon) Knapp, Kade Gravenhorst, and Kamry Gravenhorst; his great grandson, Jayce Gravenhorst; one sister, Rita Leber; one brother, James Gravenhorst, one sister-in-law, Betty Gravenhorst; two brothers-in-law, Ronald (Kay) Herner, and Raymond Herner; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet (Herner) Gravenhorst; two sons, David John Gravenhorst, and Donald James Gravenhorst; one grandson, Michael Justin O’Bryan Gravenhorst; and one granddaughter, Laura Donnell Gravenhorst; his parents, Bernard and Ruby (Smith) Gravenhorst; two brothers, Joe Gravenhorst, and Tom Gravenhorst; sisters-in-law, Sue Gravenhorst, and Marilyn Gravenhorst; and brother-in-law, Howard Herner.

Friends may call from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in the Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel, 109 Monroe Street, Monroeville. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Riverside Cemetery, Monroeville. Deacon Jim Reichert will officiate.

Contributions may be made in John’s honor to any organization that supports multiple sclerosis, dementia/Alzheimer’s, or to the donor’s favorite charity.

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