Sherwin DeGraff

Sherwin DeGraff obituary

Sherwin DeGraff

Sherwin DeGraff Obituary

Visit the Shalom Memorial Funeral Home - Arlington Heights website to view the full obituary.
Sherwin DeGraff, 83. Beloved husband of the late Jane Moore DeGraff; devoted father of Roxanne DeGraff (Dennis Trelinski) and Michael (Kristin) DeGraff; proud grandfather of Addison and Lillian DeGraff; cherished son of the late Seymour and Bertha; caring uncle of many. Sherwin was a lifelong lover of art and a talented artist, like his wife. After graduating from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago, he spent his career in the fine arts, with many gallery exhibitions over the years. He took true pleasure in creating art, until the very end, envisioning work that would offer eternal inspiration to others.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Marwen Foundation, https://www.marwen.org.

Interment is private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. To leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Shalom Memorial Funeral Home - Arlington Heights

1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-9607

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