Richard J. Graham, age 75 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008 at his home following a short illness. Richard was born on May 4, 1932 in South Haven, Michigan to Samuel Robert and Ora L. (Belcher) Graham and moved to the White Cloud area at an early age. Richard has been a longtime resident of the area and met and married Wanda Hoffman on December 6, 1952 in Fremont and had been a rural mail carrier at the Fremont Post Office until his retirement in 1990. Richard was an active member of the Fremont Wesleyan Church. He was a member and active volunteer with the Fremont Archers where he had assisted the youth with archery and had served on the board for several years. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Richard also served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wanda; his children, Richard J. Jim (Melinda) Graham of Fremont; Alan R. Graham of Fremont; Robert J. Graham of Fremont; Deborah (Larry) VanKuiken of Fremont; Julia (Larry) Chaon of Wheaton, Illinois; David (Kathy) Graham of Warrenville, Illinois; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; his sisters, Elizabeth Allers of Rockford and Ada Ruth Ryan of Florida. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Robert J. Graham Jr. on July 4, 2006 and by 7 sisters and 1 brother. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 14, 2008 from the Fremont Wesleyan Church in Fremont with Pastor Ron Schmidt presiding with interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may consider the Richard J. Graham Family for a cemetery monument for memorial contributions in memory of Richard. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Graham family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel.