Harry Preston Graul

Of Reston, on April 27, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of 61 years to Emma June Graul; caring father of Steven K. Graul and Allyson K. Graul; and brother of Betty Deirolf. Harry was born in Reading, PA in 1928. He was a graduate of the Wilson High School in West Lawn, PA, Class of 1946, where he was a track team letterman and member of several clubs. Harry joined the US Army and served as a Staff Sergeant until 1954, and later attended Northwestern University. He would go on to work for the Army Information Systems Software Center for 30 years, earning a Commander’s Award for Civilian Service in 1984 and an Official Commendation for his work from 1989-1991.

Harry was heavily involved with the American Legion, and recognized for his time and service. He was Mr. Vice Commander (Dept. of Virginia), Mr. District Commander of the Year, and an Americanism Chairman; he earned the Meritorious Service Medal (District 17), American Legion Medal (Lorton Post 162 in 2009); and was a member of La Societe Des Quarant Hommes Et Huit Chevaux and the American Legion College Staff. In addition, Harry was the Area Chairman of the Maine Twp (IL) Regular Republicans, Vice President, Manager, and Sportsmanship Award winner for the Maine Northfield Little League, a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Honorary Kentucky Colonel, and a Dallas Cowboys fan extraordinaire.

Friends welcome on Thursday, April 30 from 4-7 at Demaine Funeral Home Springfield. A graveside service to celebrate Harry’s life will be held on Friday, May 1 at 11 am at Fairfax Memorial Park.

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