Richard "Rick" Anthony Graman

Richard Anthony Graman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 30th, 1975. Rick built a beautiful life in Monroe, Ohio, with his wife of 29 years, Kelly. Rick is survived by his beloved wife, Kelly Graman; his sons Max Graman, Adam (Trista) Graman, Casey Graman; his parents Sandra and Gregory Graman; his brothers John (Sarah) Graman, and Michael (Tanja) Graman; mother-in-law Mary Chaney, sister and brother-in-law Jennifer (Jim) Lapham, many nieces and nephews, and a great-niece and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his fathers-in-law Richard “Dick” Henry Chaney and George Lee Spivey.

Rick graduated from Lemon-Monroe High School and received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Masters of Structural Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. While attending UC, he was a part of Sigma Phi Epsilon, a social fraternity, as well as Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity.

Structural Engineering was not simply a career for Rick. It was his purpose and passion. In Psalm 62:6, it is stated, “Truly, He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” Rick spent his entire life fulfilling this message through his career. He worked tirelessly to support his clients and sow into those he was closest with. Oftentimes, his professional relationships blossomed into long term friendships. He was a member of Queen City Angels, donating his expertise and financial support to up-and-coming entrepreneurs and organizations. Rick consistently volunteered his time and services to Cincinnati Christian Schools, aiding in new development and pouring into the kids.

Rick had a servant’s heart. He volunteered as an Assistant Coach of the Cincinnati Christian Schools' Men’s Soccer program, mentoring young men through a Christ-focused lens.

Community was very important to Rick. He enjoyed hosting parties for friends and family, complete with fishing, swimming, grilling out, and snow cones. He enjoyed having long conversations about his interests. He would chat about finance and give life advice to anybody willing to listen. The weekend before his passing, he spent the weekend at Norris Lake with his sons and Dan and Jacob Arthur.

Rick lit up every room he entered. Everybody who knew him remembers his goofy sense of humor. Dad jokes (followed by a “wocka-wocka”), wheezy laughs at his own jokes, and silly graphic t-shirts. He always joked that his kids should write a book with his signature quotes and life advice.

Above all else, Rick loved his family. He was overjoyed that his sons wanted to live nearby. Through nearly three decades of marriage and parenthood, Rick dedicated his life to providing for his family. He and Kelly made numerous sacrifices to provide an exemplary education, career, and investment opportunities for his children and extended family. Together they instilled the importance of family, and this legacy will continue through his children and grandchildren to come.

Rick leaves behind a home filled with memories, unfinished projects, and countless lives made better through his endless willingness to help others. Though his voice has fallen silent, his love, hard work, and the example he set will endure generations.

The world lost an engineer, a son, a husband, a dad, a brother, a friend, and future grandpa to Levi. But heaven gained one of the hardest-working men we have ever known. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Cincinnati Christian Schools in honor of Rick.