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Thomas Graf

12/23/1949 - 03/13/2014
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Thomas Graf, age 64, of Oshkosh, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, at home. He was born December 23, 1949, in Oshkosh to Alvin and Virginia (Van Dyke) Graf. Tom was a 1968 graduate of Lourdes Academy. He served his country in the U.S Navy from 1968 until 1971. On June 5, 1971, he married Alice Nicolaison in Oshkosh. Tom graduated from Fox Valley Technical College in 1972 and for 39 years he worked for Oshkosh Corp. until his retirement in June of 2012. Tom enjoyed playing poker and golf, and was a member of Lake Breeze Golf Course in Winneconne, and the Daugherty-Hamilton American Legion Post 234, Omro. Tom was instrumental in raising over $150,000 for various local cancer organizations.
Surviving Tom are his wife of 42 years, Alice Graf; two children, Erika Graf (Moss) Ruedinger, Andrew Graf (Sarah Towne); three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Porter, and Zayne; three brothers, David (Susan) Graf, Daniel (Janice), Stephen (Jean) Graf; his Aunt Beanie, Bernice Hildebrandt; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and special friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, March 16, 2014, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Community Church, 2351 Ryf Rd. Oshkosh. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the church with Pastor Alan Cleveland officiating. Military honors will follow. Tom's body was donated to U.W. Hospital and Clinic, Madison.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Tom's honor to the American Cancer Society.
If you wish, please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.

Rachel Green Soto wrote on March 18, 2014
Thinking of your family during this difficult time and beginning of a new season without Tom. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.

Tim and Heather Potratz wrote on March 17, 2014
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Kneepkens wrote on March 17, 2014
Alice, my deepest sympathy to you & your family during this difficult time of loss. I remember you & Tom fondly from the Locust Street neighborhood & you from the Rec Dept. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your entire family.

Jim and Kris Berger wrote on March 16, 2014
Dear Alice and Family, so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Jim and I went to grade school and high school with him. He was a good guy. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Patricia Foster wrote on March 16, 2014
Dear Alice and family, my prayers are with you today during the visitation and the memorial service. May God give you and the children and his brothers HIS comfort and the blessed hope of knowing that one day we will join him at the feet of our Lord and savior. Many blessings,Pat

Teri Musekamp wrote on March 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jayne Latreille wrote on March 16, 2014
Alice and Family, May you find peace and comfort from those that care about you during this difficult time.

Cheryl Stepanski wrote on March 15, 2014
Alice, my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time, may God's blessings be with you all!

Tom & Patti Fenner wrote on March 15, 2014
Alice and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you. May God give you strength during this difficult time.

Trent Scott wrote on March 14, 2014
My heart breaks for your loss. I pray the Lord grant you peace and strength in this dark time. Please let me know if there is any way I could be of help. You are all in my prayers.

Kelly & Debi Crowe wrote on March 14, 2014
Alice and family - We are all better for knowing Tom he touched so many life's.

Kim & Toni Flegler wrote on March 14, 2014
We were shocked to learn of Tom's passing and are offering our deepest sympathy to Alice and family. Always willing to do something for someone, that was the Tom we knew. What a great guy, but yet you all knew that. He will be missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Marcia Raddatz Borgardt wrote on March 14, 2014
Alice, Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Debra Kraemer wrote on March 14, 2014
Dear Graf Family, My sincere condolences. May fond memories help to ease your pain and suffering during your grieving period.

Ann Schultz wrote on March 14, 2014
May God bless you and keep you in his care, now and in the days to come. Thinking of you and praying for you.

John and Gail Roush wrote on March 14, 2014
Dear Alice and Family, Gail and I extend our sincerest and deepest sympathy to you all. Jesus has called an angel home but far to soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

louie mason wrote on March 14, 2014
we were neighbors to the grafs for many years. a wonderful family. our condolences to all. louie and sara mason

Tom&Barb Peterson wrote on March 14, 2014
We are proud to have called Tom our friend. Alice, Erika and Andy all the best. Thank God for Tom Graf.

Debra Kraemer wrote on March 14, 2014
Dear Graf Family, My deepest sympathy to all. May the memories you hold help ease your pain and suffering through this time of grief.

Jenni Johnson wrote on March 14, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Amy Goggins wrote on March 14, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Deb Stang wrote on March 14, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Alice. If there is any thing you need please ask.

Becky Strange-kelley wrote on March 14, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss, and know that you all are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

John Nordhaus wrote on March 14, 2014
Please accept Jan and my deepest sympathies and condolences. He was a really great guy. I'm positive he is now in a great place with your parents.

Alice Peppler wrote on March 14, 2014
Alice my prayers go out to you and your family.

Julie Courchene wrote on March 14, 2014
Alice, My sincere sympathies to you and your family. You are in my daily prayers. Cherish your memories, keep Tom in your heart, and he'll be with you always in spirit. Lean on your friends, Alice, if we can help in any way, please just ask.

George and Nancy Langlais wrote on March 13, 2014
Erika so sorry to hear about your dad our prays go out to you and your family. George&Nancy From TOTT'S Providence r.i.

The Simonsons wrote on March 13, 2014
The world lost a wonderful man last night-our hearts are so sad. Alice & Family-please know that you're all in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.

Tony Gerharz Family wrote on March 13, 2014
Alice and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bickey Kinderman wrote on March 13, 2014
I am so very sorry. My heart is breaking right now as I read this. I knew Tom from the Relay for Life. He was always so very kind and always went out of his way to come and talk to me. You will have a very special angel watching over you. Many thoughts and prayers coming your way.

Sandy Hollnagel wrote on March 13, 2014
So sorry, Alice, to hear of Tom's passing. I remember sitting with the two of you at one of our cancer events. He was funny and so sweet. I'm sure he will be missed terribly. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Dave Lemieux wrote on March 13, 2014
I miss my Bubba

Sue Szabo wrote on March 13, 2014
I knew Tom from the Relay for Life, from being on the Survivors and Dodgers team together. He was also so kind and fun to be with. I'm so sorry to hear of his death. My condolences to his family.

Patti Kimball wrote on March 13, 2014
Alice and family, My deepest condolences on your loss. Alice, if there is anything that we can do for you and your family, please don't hesitate to ask.

Karen and Todd Gray wrote on March 13, 2014
Alice and Family Todd and I were both so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We send our condolences with heavy hearts. May love and laughter see you and your family through this difficult time. Karen

Beth Dempsey wrote on March 13, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time!

Carrie, John, Andrew, and Colin Bores wrote on March 13, 2014
Dear Graf Family, Sending prayers, and condolences to your family. Keep the memories close to your heart.

Sue Bruski wrote on March 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Tom was a great husband, father and friend to many people and will be missed by all.

Mary Poklasny wrote on March 13, 2014
Alice, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Diane Stueber wrote on March 13, 2014
My sincere sympathy Alice and family. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Doris Bailey wrote on March 13, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

Verlie Goetz wrote on March 13, 2014
Dear Alice & family, So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He did go home this week just not the home we had in mind. Our prayers are with you and family. Our deepest sympathies. Verlie & Fred Goetz

Dawn Pommerening wrote on March 13, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Lynn Magner wrote on March 13, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our prayers during this difficult time. Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us everyday.

Pat Dreger wrote on March 13, 2014
My Deepest Sympathy Alice to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are and have been in my thoughts and prayers.

Jason Abendschein wrote on March 13, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.