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Allen H. Graser, 84 of Red Lion, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 7. He was the beloved husband of Edna M. (Raffensberger). The couple was married for over 62 years.

Mr. Graser was born in Glen Rock on December 19, 1933 and was the son of the late Ephriam and Elsie (Miller) Graser.

Allen was a lifelong farmer and dedicated husband and father. He was a 50 year member of St. John's United Church of Christ of Red Lion.

In addition to his wife, Allen is survived by his children, Earl Graser and his wife JoAnn, Roger Graser and his wife Beverly, Hilda Melhorn, Linda Deller and her husband Ben, Mary Emenheiser and her husband Earl and David Graser and his wife Melissa. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Sherrie Lynn Graser and his sister, Helen Gaede.

A viewing will take place on Wednesday, April 11 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, 104 W. Main St., Dallastown and then again at the funeral home on Thursday, April 12 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM. The Rev. David D. Tietje will be officiating. The family asks you come as you are and dress casual. Interment will follow in Friedensaal Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Friedensaal Cemetery Care Fund, 9138 White Church Rd., Seven Valleys, PA 17360.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of Heartland Hospice for their compassion and care they have given Allen.