Janice A. Graf

1946 - 2024

Janice A Graf, age 77 passed away on April 14th, 2024 at Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh, WI, where she resided for the past two years because of complications with illness.

Jan was born December 21st, 1946 in Oshkosh, WI to Fred (Delores) Rates at Mercy Medical Center. At 14 years old, Jan became a model and then graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1965. She then attended Technical College where she obtained her license to become a hairdresser.

On July 4th, 1970 Janice married Daniel Graf at Peace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. They were happily married for over 53 years. They were blessed with a wonderful, caring daughter Brenda on April 25th, 1972. At that time Janice had become a full-time homemaker.

Jan and Dan enjoyed going to rummage sales and flea markets, playing cards and word games. They also loved to travel and some of their favorite places were Graceland, Dollywood, Disney World, Mt. Rushmore and trips to Hawaii.

Jan had a large collection of dolls and teddy bears. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, listening to music and was big fan of Elvis.

She is survived by her husband, Dan; daughter, Brenda (Mark) Larsen; brother, Fred (Janet) Rates Jr; granddaughter, Alyssa (Wes) Doberstein; grandson, Austin Larsen; great grandson, Easton Doberstein and great granddaughter Cara Doberstein. She also is survived by many nieces and nephews; brother-in-laws and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred (Delores) Rates Sr.; in-laws Al (Gina) Graf; brother-in-law, aunts and uncles.

There was a private ceremony held at Lake View Memorial Park in Oshkosh. A celebration of Jan's life will be held at a later date and all are welcome.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Jim Decker and all the nurses at Parkview Health Center for all the care they gave Jan and support to our family.


Seefeld Funeral and Cremation Services
1025 Oregon Street
Oshkosh WI 54902
(920) 236-7750