JAMES CARL GRADERT age 94 of Sagamore Hills. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Wilson); loving father of Jeff (Cheryl), Janet Bauer (the late Mark), Scott (Mary Caye), Mark (Lisa) and Kelli Cruz(the late Al); dear grandfather of Eric (Brooke), Amanda Michael (Chuck), Ryan Bauer, Megan Bauer, Kevin (Ella), Katie Wurtz (Patrick), Kyle (Shannon), Nickalas, Benjamin (Ali), Branon Cruz (Mary) and Kelsey Cruz; adored great-grandfather of Emmerson, Harper Michael, Bryson Michael, Blakely Wurtz, Beau Wurtz, Scarlett Gradert, Xiomaris Cruz, Mila Cruz, and Azaiah Settlemire; brother of the following deceased, Charles (Shirley) and Richard. U.S. Navy Veteran. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 W. AURORA RD.(OHIO RTE.82) SAGAMORE HILLS where a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday October 24, 2026 at 3 p.m. MEMORIAL VISITATION SATURDAY 1P.M. UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE AT 3 P.M. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions in James’ name are suggested to The Disabled American Veterans online. James will be interred by his family at The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery October 23, 2026 with Military Honors.