Tribute & Message From The Family
Garry C. Graff, 84, passed away March 15, 2018. He was born in Milford, IN on May 18, 1933, the son of the late Albert and Thelma (Bird) Graff. Garry served in the Navy during the Korean War. He worked at G.E. as an engineer for 36 years before his retirement. Garry was a member of the VFW, the General Electric Apprentice School Alumni, GE Quarter Century Club, and a life time American Legion member. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, coaching girls softball and baseball, but more than anything, he knew how to relax and have a good time. Garry was also a Cubs, IU and Purdue fan. Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Vera (Borkholder) Graff; daughters, Brenda (Pat) Sievers, Shelly (Scott) Mahlan, and Jeri Colone; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Garry was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Anthony Jr. Colone; and brothers, Dwayne Graff, Roger Graff, and Fritz Graff and his twin brother, Jerry Graff. A celebration of Garry's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Chapel.
Condolence & Memory Journal
Gary, what a wonderful impact you had thru my childhood...baseball, softball, and mushroom hunting and of course the pinnacle parties with the gang.
Fly with the angels
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Carol Whitt - Port Charlotte, FL - Family Friend March 31, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear about Garry. What can I say he was a hell of a guy. His humor, the best. So many good times. And of course Shelly you have to remember the dump! I so wish I could be there. Wow all the kids, I know he enjoyed them. My love to you Vera and the rest of you. My prayers are all around all of you.
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Kelly Bauer - Pensacola, FL - Family March 24, 2018
Dear Vera and family,
I have many memories of the entire Graff clan as we Zeimet kids spent time fishing....and mom & dad (Ed & Ruth) played cards with you at the house on N Anthony.
Bless you during this difficult time
Patricia (Zeimet) Click
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Patricia Click - New Haven, IN March 20, 2018
Thank you for wonderful smiles and an infectious laugh.
Vera, prayers for you and your family!
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Sandi March 20, 2018
Vera, Shelley and family,
So sorry for your loss! Garry taught us all how to always act with dignity and integrity and have lots of fun while doing that. He will be missed by all. God bless, Diane Karst
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Diane Karst - Fort Wayne, IN - Friend March 18, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I wish I was there with you. He will be greatly missed!
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DENISE ARNETTE - ROBERTSDALE, AL - Family March 18, 2018
condolences
barber bob baker
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A friend March 18, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear this news. So many memories between our families. Much love to all of you.
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Lisa Traylor - Winamac, IN - Family Friend March 16, 2018