Frank Graf

Frank Graf obituary, Cumberland, WI

Frank Graf

Frank Graf Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Skinner Funeral Home - Shell Lake on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Frank Graf, Jr., 87, of Shell Lake passed away peacefully, July 12, 2025, at Shell Lake Health Care Center. He was born January 2, 1938, in Shell Lake, WI to Frank and Marion (Albee) Graf, Sr. He was married in Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Shell Lake on June 10, 1972, to Carol Johnson.
Frank worked in Saint Paul at a construction firm for several years before moving back to Wisconsin. He then farmed for many years before retiring to work as a school bus driver for 15 years. He enjoyed volunteering with the Vacation Bible School and tending to his garden.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; children: Robyn Pegram, Donald Graf, Shelly (Jeff) Kay, Carla Schroeder, and Kim Lindemann; grandchildren: Jennifer, Jonathan, Joshua, Josiah, Sharon, Adam, Jordan, and Lauren; many great grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Richard) Hammes; sisters-in-law, Betty and Suzanne Graf; and many other family and friends. Frank was preceded in death by his brothers: Gary and Wayne Graf.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday, July 18, 2025, at Cornerstone Church in Spooner, WI with Pastor Andrew Melton officiating. A private family burial services will be in Clam River Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 1- 2 PM visitation at the church.
Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.
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