Leatrice A. Graff
July 27, 1932 - March 25, 2018
Leatrice A. Graff, age 85 of Oshkosh, passed away on March 25, 2018 at Elijah’s Place. Leatrice was born July 27, 1932 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Otto A. and Catherine A. (Bauer) Bahrke. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Graff on November 29th, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa. Lea and Bob lived for many years on Rush Lake before returning to Oshkosh. She enjoyed gardening, canning & pickling, fishing, puzzles and crosswords. Lea was a member of First English Lutheran Church, where she was the church secretary for many years. She is survived by three children, Ron (Debbie) Oshkosh, Brian (Tammy) Omro, and Bonita, Oshkosh. Six granddaughters, Alexis (Matt Stogbauer), Catherine (Troy Stadler), Olivia Graff, Oshkosh. Melissa (Jason) Watkins, Oshkosh, Nichole (Adam) Pugh, Omro, Natalie (Casey Theissen), Menasha. Five great grandchildren, Grace Graff-Stadler, Gavin and Chase Watkins, Raegan and Harlow Pugh. Three step grandchildren Curt (Hilary) Taphorn, John (Amanda) Taphorn, Andrea (Jon) Hanna. Three step great grandchildren Devin Graff, Olive Hanna, and Ivan Taphorn. Sisters-in-laws Marlene Anderson, Rosemary (Jim) Kagel, and Linda Graff. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Leatrice is preceded in death by her husband Robert, her parents, a son Robert Lee, brother Gordon Bahrke, sisters, Shirley Deniger, Karla Frank, sister-in-law Betty Yanko, brothers-in-law Anthony Deniger, Ken Anderson, and Richard Graff. The funeral service for Leatrice will be held at Fiss and Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, 865 S. Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, WI at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 31, 2018. The Rev. Ralph Hanusa will officiate. Visitation with the family is from 9:00 AM until the hour of the service. Burial will follow the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery. A Memorial Fund is being established for First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh in her name. The family extends a very special thank you to everyone at Elijah’s Place for your loving care, compassion and concern of Leatrice.
Leatrice A. Graff, age 85 of Oshkosh, passed away on March 25, 2018 at Elijah’s Place. Leatrice was born July 27, 1932 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Otto A. and Catherine A. (Bauer) Bahrke. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Graff... View Obituary & Service Information