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for Thomas Grafenauer
M & M Krusing
December 31, 2017
Whitey and I were classmates and sometimes teammates at St Rita and DBHS. We shared some real good times back in the day. He was a true standup guy who also knew how to have fun. Our condolences to his family.
James (J. R.) Hendrickson
November 24, 2017
I sat behind Tom in several classes at DB and while I didn't know him well, I always thought he was a true gentleman and a total class act. It sounds like he had a good life. I'm glad.
Tom Blattner
November 21, 2017
Tom was a star athlete and a friend to everyone. Please accept my sympathy.
John E. 'Gene' O'Connell
November 21, 2017
Carol,
I don't believe we ever met, but I am a Whitnall retiree (1984) and was in line to extend my condolences when it was time for mass to begin today.
First employed at the Hales Corners Elementary School in 1953 and I moved to Whitnall in 1960 and was an administrator from 1962 beginning as assistant high school principal, first middle school principal in 1970 and moved back to the Jefferson and Valley View in 1976. I closed Valley View in the early 80s and while I was in the process of closing Jefferson in 83-84, I was also the Co-principal of the high school.
While our association was limited in my final years, I valued our friendship, as his career began in the district.
All of you will be in my prayers.
John E. 'Gene' O'Connell
CW
November 21, 2017
My condolences to the Grafenauer 's family. Very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time, and be comfort , and be strengthen by God'sWord in John 6:40
Ryan Malkowski
November 21, 2017
Coach was a great man when I came to Whitnall in early 2000s. My greatest condolences. He will be surely missed.
Bob Tatalovich
November 19, 2017
Always remember his smooth fielding of bouncing balls hit toward third base. Condolences.
Fred Kopp
November 18, 2017
Talk about Throwback, what a joy he was on the baseball diamond. Memory treasures galore. Rest In Peace coach.
Stan and Kristina Azimov
November 17, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our condolences to Grafenauer family.
Peggy Matuszak
November 17, 2017
Tom was a wonderful warm husband, father and grandfather. He was also a special role model for my son and all the other children. My prayers are with all of you. Peggy Matuszak
John Suess
November 17, 2017
I played ball with Tom and the Polish Associationin the early 1970s.
Sorry to see his passing.
Rest In Peace Tom.
Nate and Stacey Rebholz
November 16, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about Whitey's passing and sending prayers and love to the entire family.
Jim Hinckle
November 16, 2017
Condolences to the Grafenauer family.
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