Dennis A. Graves

Dennis A. Graves, 72, of Tell City, Indiana, passed away on September 15, 2026, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on June 13, 1954, to the late Leo and Mildred (Kellems) Graves. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Wayne Graves and Major Robert Leo Graves, and a sister-in-law, Arlene Graves.

Denny attended St. Mark’s Catholic Grade School before continuing his education at Perry Central High School, where he graduated in 1972. He went on to receive his associate degree from Vincennes University in 1974. He was united in marriage to Brenda Royer on July 15, 1977, and they shared 49 years of a beautiful life together.

Denny had a varied and dedicated career in Perry County. He worked with several local organizations, including Tell City Feed & Grain and Tell City National Bank. In 2002, he began his career in real estate, working as a real estate broker.

He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and served on the board of the Perry County Chamber of Commerce and as a board member of Home Mutual Insurance.

Denny believed in giving back to his community and especially enjoyed volunteering. He generously gave his time to the Table of Blessings and the Catholic Charities Backpack Program.

Denny is survived by his wife, Brenda Graves; his siblings, Donald (Beverly) Graves of Tell City, Mary Kaye (Gary) Zuelly of Newburgh, Rick Graves of St. Marks, Janice (Dave) Hackbarth of Tell City, and Susan (Junie) Brinksneader of Cannelton; and a sister-in-law, Diane Graves of Maumee, Ohio.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at the Church in the Northex.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church or Catholic Charities Backpack Program.

Condolences may be left online at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com.

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