Jean Graetz with hustband, Rev. Robert Graetz Photo by David Campbell/ASU The family of Jean Graetz, a nationally-known civil rights pioneer, held a virtual memorial service for her Sunday. Graetz died last month at her home in Montgomery at the age of 90. The service can be seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PHQ2oJfaJ2g The service was held at Montgomery’s historic First Baptist…
Alabama News Network is sad to report the death of longtime civil rights supporter Jeannie Graetz. She and her husband Rev. Robert Graetz were among the few white people who openly supported the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. Mrs. Graetz died at her home in Montgomery this morning at the age of 90. She had recently been diagnosed with lung…
The family of Rev. Robert S. Graetz, Jr. has announced the details of a memorial service to be held in Montgomery on Sunday. Graetz will be remembered as a champion for civil rights in Montgomery and a key figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He died Sunday, September 20, at the age of 92. Rev. Graetz and his wife Jean…
Civil rights activist Rev. Robert Graetz passed away. Officials with the Troy University Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery confirmed the news. BREAKING: Rev. Robert Graetz has passed away, according to the Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University. @ALNewsNetwork pic.twitter.com/aI3Y6ps8L1 — Andrew James (@AndrewJamesNews) September 21, 2020 Rev. Graetz and his wife Jean came to Montgomery in 1955 and were friends…
Montgomery, Al (ANN)- Today was a special day for civil rights icon and retired Lutheran pastor Robert Graetz who turned 92- years old today. To help celebrate, members of the Messiah Lutheran Church came together and prepared a drive-by parade in Graetz’s honor. He was also presented with flowers and balloons all in a way to say “happy birthday.” Steven…
