Joseph G. Graf Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Graf, Joseph G. Whitmore Lake, MI Age 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at his home succumbing to the ravages of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Tecumseh, MI on May 5, 1934, the son of Edwin “Dory” and Hazel E. (Randall) Graf. In 1996 he married Sandra Henkel and she survives. He graduated from Saline High School and Eastern Michigan University. Joe was an outstanding athlete, loved coaching and was proud of his track teams’ many achievements at Saline High School. His paths were many and varied but he was most proud of his children and grandchildren. To honor his memory, walk in the forest, run in the rain, climb something or be still and enjoy the quiet. Other survivors include his children, Jon (Kathy), Tony and David (Nikki) Graf as well as Kelly (Scott) Marhenke and their sons, Parrish and Jason. Sandra’s children, Darren, Sara and Amanda Henkel and Kendra (Mark) Gwizdala, grandchildren, Noah (Heather), Caitlin, and Adam Kuhn and Corbin Henkel and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jack. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 12:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church 1200 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline with the Rev. Dr. James E. Tuttle, officiating, with visitation from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Private interment will be held at a later date. To sign Joe’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com Arrangements entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home, Saline.

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Joseph G. Graf

May 5, 1934 - July 2, 2013