Richard (Dick) Emil Graff's Obituary
Richard Emil (Dick) Graff was born inn Wichita, KS May 4, 1940. He was raised by his adopted parents: Emil and Beatrice Griffith Graff. Dick attended schools in Fredonia and graduated at Fredonia High School in 1958, and attended Washburn University. He then returned home and joined his father in the farming and ranching business.
Dick married Billie Zoe Dickson in Fredonia on October 7, 1966. From that marriage, 2 children were born; Richard Brian Graff, born September 14, 1968 and Darin Alan Graff, born March 12, 1973.
The family moved to Colorado in 1980, and he and Billie Zoe were later divorced. Dick drove a truck and mail route over the mountains from Montrose to Silverton, CO for a time.
On March 3, 1999, Dick married Sharon Eileen Graff in Colorado, and she passed away January 31, 2017. He has remained in western Colorado until his death on December 18, 2024.
Dick is survived by:
Two Sons:
Richard Brian Graff and wife Kathi of Neodesha, KS
Darin Alan Graff and wife Kathy of Neodesha, KS
Companion:
Diana Snyder/Reed of their home in Colorado
Cremation has been requested, Visitation has been scheduled for December 27, 2024 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials in his memory are suggested to either the Wilson County Fair Association or the Fredonia Relay for Life and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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