Jackie "Jack" Graber, age 81, of Rolette, ND passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND.

Jackie Joe "Jack" Graber was born on May 24, 1944 in Rolette, ND to Joseph and Valda (Gable) Graber.  He was raised in Rolette and completed his education at Rolette High School.  Jack was united in marriage to Ardis Pepple in August of 1967 and together they raised two sons, Jered and Rondy.  Jack farmed and ranched most of his life in the Rolette area.  He enjoyed watching racing, especially NASCAR, and NDSU football. He liked playing pinochle, cribbage, and rummy with family and friends.   Jack also enjoyed watching John Wayne westerns and made it a point to only drive Chevy's during his lifetime.  He loved time spent with his family members and his time outdoors caring for his farm and ranch.  Jack will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed.

Jack is survived by his son, Rondy Graber of Rolette; 3 grandchildren, Kole (MacKenzie) Graber of Cando, Kelli (Riley) Thomas of Cando, and Dakota Graber of Little Rock, AK; a great grandchild, Soran Graber; siblings, Sherman Graber of Rolette, Marlene Thompson of Washburn, Joann Schrock of Middlebury, IN, and Connie Snell of Hollister, MO; and nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Valda Graber, son, Jered Graber, sister, Carol Yoder, brother, Monte Graber, and brother-in-law's, Terrence Thompson, Jr Schrock, and Allen Snell.

Casket Bearers are Kole Graber, Matt Graber, Blayne Graber, Dillon Slaubaugh, Brendan Berg, and Adam Lemieux.

A visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church, Rolette, ND with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM.  Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church, Rolette, ND.  Hoshea Morley officiating.  Burial will follow funeral services at Rolette City Cemetery, Rolette, ND.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.