Dale E. Graff's Obituary
Dale E. Graff, 88 years, of Columbia, Illinois, passed away on November 6th, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born March 25th, 1934 in Ava, Illinois to Kenneth and Ruth, nee McBride, Graff.
Dale was an avid woodworker and a member of both Shriners and the Masonic Lodge. He was also a proud member of the Shawnee Squirrel Hunters Club.
Surviving are his sons; Brad (Cherril) Graff and Robert Goforth, daughter, Susan (Gary) Wenkel, 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth and Ruth Graff, wife, Dorothy I. Graff, son, Steven Goforth, and brother, Paul Graff.
The family wishes to have private services at the funeral home. However, the cemetery committal services at Holy Cross Cemetery in Millstadt are open for anyone to attend. The graveside committal services will be held at 11:45 am in the cemetery on Wednesday, November 9th.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 1525, Ranson, WV 25438.
Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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