John Edward Graudin

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J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

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Charleston, South Carolina

John Graudin Obituary

Name: Funeral service for John Edward Graudin
Start: 2022-05-05T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Grace Lutheran Church

John Edward Graudin Charleston - John Edward Graudin from Charleston, SC, died on May 3, 2022, at Roper Hospice Cottage in Mount Pleasant, SC, at the age of 92. He was born on June 26, 1929, the middle son of Jacob and Mildred (Cepurneek) Graudin in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. His funeral service will be held Thursday, May 5, 2022, in the Grace Lutheran Church, 1600 Old Trolley Rd., Summerville, SC, at 2:00 pm. Interment will take place on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Mount Olive Lutheran Church Cemetery, 2103 Mount Olive Church Road, Newton, NC, at 3:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel. John was baptized as an infant at Trinity Lutheran Latvian Church of Boston where his father was pastor. After graduating from Boston Latin School in 1947, he received a bachelor's degree from Concordia College in Bronxville, NY, and a Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO. His vicarage (internship) was at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Hickory, NC. It was there that he met and married his wife of 64 years, Earlene Moose Graudin of Newton, NC. In 1954, John was called to serve his first congregation in Groveton, VA, (near Washington, DC), Bethany Lutheran, where he pastored a growing congregation for 25 years. During those years, John and Earlene had 3 children, Steven, Kevin, and Julie. In 1979, Pastor Graudin accepted a call to Grace Lutheran Church in Summerville, a mission congregation, where he served until his retirement in 1992. During his retirement years, he and Earlene moved to Hilton Head Island, SC, where they were active in part-time ministry at Island Lutheran Church. After Earlene's death in 2017, John lived and thrived as a resident of Harmony Independent Living in West Ashley. Those preceding Pastor Graudin in death are his father and mother; his wife, Earlene; his brother, Richard Graudin; and his daughter-in-law, Tracy Graudin. Those remaining to cherish his witness of God's faithfulness are his children, Steve Graudin of Charleston, SC, Kevin Graudin (Teresa) of Hickory, NC, and Julie Graudin of Charleston, SC; brother, Dr. Arthur Graudin of St. Louis, MO. Grandchildren: Ryan (David) Strauss of Charleston, SC; Jacob (Hannah) Graudin of South Bend, IN; Adam Graudin of Charleston, SC; EmilyAnn Graudin of Hickory, NC; Lindsey Graudin of Newnan, GA; Riley Graudin of Raleigh, NC; Alex and Ellie Graudin of Charleston, SC, and great-granddaughters, Sabriel and Gemma Strauss of Charleston, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John's honor to Grace Lutheran Church. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 3 to May 4, 2022.

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Tim McKissick

May 25, 2022

Just learned of the passing of this special man. 54 years ago he taught a confirmation class at Bethany Lutheran which I was lucky enough to share. I didn´t realize then what the ultimate gift of Christ was. I was also blessed to become friends with his son Steven which was also a gift through high school.
I hope he was greeted in Heaven by all those he touched.
Thank you Paster Graudin
Tim McKissick

Ken Marsh

May 9, 2022

My condolences to you and your family. I saw the link to your fathers obit on the Groveton Alum fb site. I did not know him personally, but know he had to be quite the guy to raise a great guy like yourself. Peace to all and Godspeed on your days ahead.

Phil Hicks

May 8, 2022

The entire Graudin family are awesome people which speaks volumes about the Pastor. I´ll always remember attending vacation Bible school with Kevin and Steven. Those are great memories. Although we were members at Mt Vernon UMC, my family always attended the Easter Sunrise Service at Mt Comfort Cemetery.

Jennie Nette

May 7, 2022

In 1968, our family moved from Michigan to Alexandria, VA. We found a wonderful Lutheran Church, Bethany, and the Pastor was John Graudin. What a blessing to find such a loving and caring congregation. We became close friends with the Graudin Family, and miss all of them. Our blessings to the Graudin Family.

Michael Lindemeyer

May 6, 2022

Saddened to hear of Uncle John's passing. May he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. My condolences to you and your family.

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Marvin and Lana Nochowitz

May 4, 2022

We met John and Earlene while walking in Carolina Bay. We immediately became friends. They introduced us to other couples that also became close friends. One evening John and Earline shared their travel pictures with us and gave us a travel catalogue. We have since traveled the world stepping on 6 continents and two dozen countries which is something we would not have done without them. Meeting John and Earlene was a life changing event for us. For that, we are truly grateful.

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