Graydon Krapohl

Graydon was a giant, powerful force for good. He missed no opportunity to make our world better. He gave freely, lovely and selflessly and we are all much better as a result. Graydon too, lived and loved as a husband, father, son, brother, friend without restraint. He threw his all into everything. Finally, tenacity. Through it all, I saw Graydon fight and then fight and still fight for his life. Never complaining, never indulging in self-pity. Simply accepting challenge after challenge and...

I have always been inspired by my Aunt Eula's children, Pat and the twins. Pat and Jack have continued the tradition of having amazing children. I send my sympathy to them and everyone who grieves for Graydon. I feel blessed to have witnessed his funeral. Something I might not have been able to do under ordinary times. His was a life that truly deserves celebration. Love and peace, Paula Butler

So sorry for the loss of this man from his family and community. I had the pleasure of meeting him and Grace while serving with Greta at the Army Nurse Corps Branch office in Alexandria, Virginia. Thank you for your service to our country and your community. May you rest in peace, Sir.

Greta, Grace & the Krapohl family, My sincerest condolences. I hope you know that many of us that were stationed with you in Hawaii are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. We hope that your memories of Graydon bring you some comfort during this time. Sending hugs, prayers and strength.

To Gretta, Pat and Jack I am sorry that I met Graydon, personally, only once, at a U of M tailgate at Crisler. However, his fight with lymphoma.as related to me served as a real source of support and inspiration to me in my fight with it in 2005/. I am so sorry that such a worthwhile young man has been taken from his loved ones and from the world, for which he was such a zealous advocate and servant. The line from a song in Man of La Mancha "the world shall be better for this" i.e. this...

Graydon you have fought the good fight, left the world a far better place, and given family and friends cherished memories. AT EASE MARINE. Love Ann and Jim Graham