Photo courtesy of Jack Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Blair
Blair, Wisconsin
Oct 22, 1950 – Jun 5, 2020 (Age 69)
John Ph. Graf
I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. I myself will see him with my own eyes—I and not another. How my heart yearns within me. Job 19:25-27
John Philipp...
Read MoreLeigh and I were deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. Our opportunities to spend time together over the decades were far fewer than we would have liked, as each time we did have such chances, he was always a delightful man to talk with and listen to. Our condolences on your loss.
Scott & Leigh Hoftiezer
June 18, 2020 | Oostburg, WI | Friend
I want to say "Ditto" to everything everyone has said about John!! I also want to thank him and Lois for being such very dear friends!! John always had the "upper hand" i sarcasm and humor, yet was still a wonderful Christian. I have seen the impact he had on his 6 children and extended family and he has every reason to be proud. John, you are one of a kind, and will be so dearly missed!! Yet we are looking forward to greeting you again in our new home! Please make sure I get lots of windows...
Sandi Respicio
June 17, 2020 | Onalaska, WI | Friend
My condolences on the passing of your loved one. May God comfort you as He welcomes John home. Though I never had the pleasure of knowing him or the majority of the family. Tom and LouAnn were friends of my father, Wayne Yoder and extended their kindness to me. My prayers are for you all during this time of loss and grief.
Barbara Reinhart
June 17, 2020 | Woodbury, MN | Friend
John was a valued member of the local Macintosh user group many years ago, and we all enjoyed his computer expertise and sharp wit during our meetings. We were desktop publishing pioneers! My sympathy to John's family.
Sue Knopf
June 12, 2020 | La Crosse, WI | Friend
Dear Lois and family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. While it breaks my heart to hear of John's passing, I am also lifted by the joy he must feel in meeting his Savior. My spirit is flooded with the memories of the many conversations we had as friends and colleagues in the newspaper industry over the yearsespecially at our annual gatherings at Trees. Those were years we all poured ourselves into serving our communities through the newspapers we so dearly...
Mike Mathes
June 11, 2020 | Kiel, WI | Friend
Always read John's editorials. May not have always agreed with him but he was articulate and passionate. A strong supporter of Galesville and the area. He will be missed.
Michael Davy
June 11, 2020 | La Crosse, WI | Coworker
Liebe Lois, liebe Familie
Wir trauern mit euch um John und bitten Gott, er möge euch nahe sein und trösten. Wir sind tief beeindruckt, wie John mit seiner Krankheit umgegangen ist. Wir wünschen euch Kraft, Zuversicht und Mut, den Alltag neu zu gestalten. Herzliche Grüsse
Ueli & Elisabeth Gugger
June 11, 2020 | Switzerland | Family
My deepest sympathy to Lois and your family. John was a wonderful, caring, God loving man. It is an privilege to have been a classmate of his. Godspeed, John.
Donna (McNichols) Borszich
June 10, 2020 | Neenah, WI | Classmate
Dear Graf Family,
Im a friend of Susannes and I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Clearly your husband and father John was one.
Now, zu House bei Gott!
Abigail Wallace
June 10, 2020 | Burlington, WI | Acquaintance