Dusty Graham
Dustin "Dusty" Cody Christian Graham, 23, of Strong City, died April 6, 2006, at Newman Regional Health, Emporia.
Born July 12, 1982, at Emporia, he was the son of Gale and Sandra (Rathke) Graham.
He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Emporia, and Special Olympics. He worked for Hetlinger Developmental Center and was part of Alexander's Kids Workshop at Strong City Middle School.
Survivors include his parents, Gale and Sandra Graham of Strong City; grandmother, Hattie Rathke of Americus; three brothers, Richard Graham of Council Grove and Lennie Graham and Greg Graham, both of Strong City; and two sisters, Theresa Whitaker of Lebo and Laurele Graham of Strong City.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at Messiah Lutheran Church, Emporia, with Pastor Norbert Tegtmeier officiating.
Burial was in Strong City Cemetery.
Memorial funds have been established with the church or Emporia Friends of the Zoo.
