I am deeply saddened to share that our former Drake colleague Theresa Graziano passed away on Nov. 15, 2021. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the service starting at 11 a.m. at St. Augustin Catholic Church, located at 545 42nd Street in Des Moines.
Theresa served Drake and our students for more than 20 years within the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs. Theresa enjoyed working with students, meeting families at orientation, and serving on various campus and community committees. One of our former students may have said it best when they wrote a message in remembrance of Theresa saying, “There are few people who can get you in check and make you feel loved all in the same moment. Theresa was one of the brightest spots in my time at Drake.” Theresa was a wonderful person and colleague. Her spirit lives on, shining brightly, through all of the lives she touched. We extend our sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and the many employees and students who were graced by her kindness. Our sincere sympathy goes out to all of Theresa’s family.
— Jerry Parker, Chief Student Affairs Officer