Tommy Lee Graber, age 77, of Chisholm, MN, and formerly of Kelly Lake, MN, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm with family at his side. He was born June 8, 1949, in Braham, MN, the son of Reuben and Winnifred (Osterdyk) Graber. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School. A Veteran of the US Army, Tom served during the Vietnam War. Tom was united in marriage to Susan Marie Corradi on August 22, 1970, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing.

Tom retired as a forklift operator having worked for Eveleth Taconite for 4 years and then Hibbing Taconite Co. for 30 years. Following his retirement, Tom was a Transport Driver taking people to their medical appointments and other events. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hibbing, and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He enjoyed playing softball, football, and hockey.

Tom is survived by his wife: Susan; children: Eric (Michelle) Graber of Coleraine, MN, Kent Graber of Buhl, MN, and Amy Jo (Philip Bodle) Bates of Chisholm, MN; siblings: Ronald (Juanita) Graber of Rochester, MN, and Keith Graber of Side Lake, MN; grandchildren: Garion (Annie) Bates, Lorial Bates, Liam Bodle, and Rose Bodle; great-granddaughter: Piper Rose Bates; and numerous extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: brother: Glenn Graber; and brother-in-law: Angelo Corradi.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Memorial Service Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hibbing. The Reverend Kevin Olson will officiate.

Family services are provided by Anderson-Daniels, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Hibbing. To express condolences online please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.