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Hart Graff Obituary
Hart Fisher "Bud" Graff Jr. age 70, passed away on the evening of March 11, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. Bud was born July 14, 1952 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Hart Fisher Sr. and Dorothy (Murphy) Graff. In December 1974, Bud married his wife of 48 years, Katherine (DeVaux) Graff. After graduating high school in 1970, he went on to Wittenburg University, graduating in 1974. Bud and Katherine lived a short stint in Vero Beach, Florida and then moved back home to Ohio, where Bud attended Miami University and earned his Masters Degree. Upon receiving his Masters Degree, Bud began teaching Science at Middletown High School, where he later retired after 21 years of teaching. After retirement, he enjoyed many years being a delivery driver for Meals On Wheels. He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine Graff; children Mandy (Erik) Held, Jenny (Ryan) Curp; grandchildren Olivia Held, Ace Curp, Alec Held, Pepper Curp, Violet Held; siblings Cindi Nelson, Judi Dowden and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Bud was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation will take place at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home, 1500 Manchester Ave, Middletown, Ohio on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 3:00pm-5:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 5:00pm. Please follow up for future times and dates of the Inurnment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations may be made to Middletown Community Foundation/Bud Graff Scholarship Fund. Online condolences, or your favorite Bud story, may be left for the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com
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Jodi
March 21, 2023
I remember Mr.Graff from High School..... always in a good mood and funny too! He was one of the best!!! Prayers to his family.
Liz Bush-Coleman
March 20, 2023
Mr.Graff was my biology teacher way back in 89. He left a lasting impression on me and that´s saying a lot because I was not at all interested in any kind of science. He had a different way of thinking and even if I didn´t agree with what he was saying he always would listen to my point of few on things. I remembered when he saved a baby possum from the side of the rode that was in its mothers pouch, and raised it and kept it in his barn. That right there showed me what a kind hearted person he was. Haven´t seen him in 30 plus years but I still talk about him creating life in an aquarium in his classroom and that possum he saved.
My condolences to his family and friends, may a long life of memories keep him alive in your hearts as you live on!
Lafe Moore MHS Class of 88
March 18, 2023
Mr Graff, unfortunately I never had you as a teacher but I do remember you. Prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Lesa Jones (Hamilton)
March 17, 2023
I had Mr. Graff for science at Middletown High and I absolutely loved him. He was such a quiet kind and amazing teacher. My deepest condolences to the family on your loss.
Michael Dwayne Hall (Weasel) Class of 81´
March 17, 2023
Mr. Graff, you will be missed dearly. You was not only my science teacher and Wrestling Coach, you was the big brother I needed during school. Spent many a weekends out at the farm cutting grass, cleaning the horse barn out, planting trees, digging post holes to repair the fence and house sitting. Glad I was able to talk to you shortly after Christmas.
Therese Ash
March 17, 2023
Sincere condolence for your family.
Marty Szturm ( Class of 79 )
March 17, 2023
Mr Graff was my wrestling coach. I had alot of respect for him. I remember him wrestling the bear out at the Towne Mall. He was a good guy.
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