Born Oct. 27, 1926 to Lydia (Bitz) & Emanuel Graf in Crow Rock, MT. Passed away on September 22, 2020 in Minneapolis. He is preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers; 2 sisters; and 2 sons. He is survived by brothers, Wilbert & Ray; sister, Peggy; daughter, Karen; son, Tom; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; as well as many other relatives and friends.Veteran of WWII who went to Concordia College in MN after his discharge.He stayed in MN to work where he met and married Lois (Runkle) Graf, with whom he had 4 children. He worked as research scientist until his retirement. After retirement, he helped with Meals on Wheels as well as helping out at his church. He spent the last 3 years living with his son Tom, after suffering a stroke in 2017. He will be missed.Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, September 26 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (Cty Hwy 23). Visitation from10–11 AM Saturday. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.