Harry Graetz

Harry Eugene Graetz passed away Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at Menorah Medical Ctr. following complications from a stroke. Funeral services at Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave., KCMO Monday January 30th at 1pm. Burial to follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations in honor of Harry Graetz be made to Harvesters International, Jewish Family Services, or a charity of your choice.

Harry was the successful owner of "The Harry Graetz Stamp Company" of Overland Park, KS and traveled extensively for business and pleasure throughout his life. He loved and lived for his family and work and he always saw that their needs were few. He was honored and loved by many. Harry was born in 1927 to Eva and Berthold Graetz in Berlin, Germany. They exited Germany by boat in 1936 and escaped to China to live in an internment camp for 9 years during the war and then came to the U.S. landing in California. The family then moved to Kansas City where Harry met Rita Cohen and married in 1948.

Harry was proceeded in death by his son, Larry. He is survived by his wife Rita of 63 years; daughter and son in law Audrey Wasson (Douglas), and daughter BethAnn Mayfield, all of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Desiree Jones-Newton, Portland, OR, Lauren Wasson-Schmidt, & Aaron Wasson, Sarah Mayfield, all of Overland Park, Alaina Crook, Bennett, NE; 6 great-grandchildren. He was loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed. May he relax and rest in peace for eternity.