Peter Leslie Gram

Peter Leslie “Pete” Gram, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 8, 2026, at Palo Pinto Nursing Center in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Pete was born on October 2, 1943, in Los Angeles, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Voneta Gram of West Point, Iowa; his beloved wife, Nancy Grazioli Gram of Mineral Wells, Texas; and his daughter, Lisa Gram McKinnie of DeKalb, Texas.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Jane Gram of Freeburg, Illinois; his granddaughters, Sophie and Sydney Gram, and Jessica Smith of DeKalb, Texas; and his great-granddaughter, Daycee Smith. He is also survived by his siblings, Carol Gram Newton of West Point, Iowa, and John Gram of Fort Madison, Iowa, along with several nieces and nephews.

Pete is further survived by his stepchildren: Curt Grazioli of Mineral Wells, Texas; Craig Grazioli of Houston, Texas; Chad Grazioli of Mineral Wells, Texas; Christopher Grazioli and Colleen Grazioli, both of Ridgway, Pennsylvania; and Christine Delhunty of Ridgway, Pennsylvania, as well as many step-grandchildren.

Pete lived a life marked by a wide range of skills and experiences. He worked in several trades, including as an electrician, truck driver, and carpenter, and spent time woodworking. Throughout his life, he remained engaged in hands-on work and practical projects.

He will be remembered by those who knew him, and his life will be acknowledged by his family and all who were part of his journey.