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William "Bill" Graf
William "Bill" Graf
Iowa City
William “Bill” George Graf, 77, of Iowa City, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 25th from health complications at Oaknoll Retirement Home.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 pm, Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 at St Thomas More Church with Father Chuck Adam officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 am to 12 pm at the Church, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Oaknoll Foundation.
Bill is survived by his four children and five grandchildren, James Graf of Waco TX, Daniel Graf of Federal Way WA, and his sons Tama and Tristan, Joseph Graf (Stephanie Grabinski) of Iowa City, and their two children Hudson and Zoe, Kathleen Graf of Norwalk, IA and her daughter Bristyn; Brother Bob Graf (Pat) of Milwaukee WI, Sisters in law Michelle Graf of Littleton CO, Carol Bongers (Jim Weiss) of Westlake, OH, Patricia Tschumper (Bob Tschumper) of Redmond, WA, Dianne Ling (Greg Ling) of Shoreview, MN; numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife Nancy, parents Robert and Jeanette, his sister Carol and brother Tom.
The complete obituary and online condolences at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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