Edward L. Graf

Edward L. Graf, 81, retired Cessna Aircraft Company supply chain manager, died Monday, December 16, 2024. Rosary and eulogy will be at 10:00 am, Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, both on Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Frances Graf; brothers Jim Graf, Al “Fritz” Graf, Michael Joseph Graf; brother-in-law Billy Schwartz; niece/goddaughter Emily Schwartz; and nephew Darren Wallis. Survived by his wife Nancy Graf; daughters Stephanie (Cole) Golden of Orlando, FL, Kelly (Russ Ewy) Graf of Wichita, KS; siblings William (Linda) Graf of Lansing, KS, Mary Ann Graf of Lake St. Louis, MO, Gloria Rader of Wichita, KS, Deborah Schwartz of Denver, CO, Mary (Dave) Odette of Haysville, KS, Donna (Bob) Poell of Wichita, KS, Mike (Vicki) Graf of Wichita, KS, Rose (Steve) Bunton of Wichita, KS, Robert (Gayla) Graf of Goddard, KS, Tom (Julie) Graf of Leander, TX; grandchildren, Hannah, Tegan, Jackson, Paige, Eason and Addison. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Lord's Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214 and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 645 N. 119th Street West, Wichita, KS 67235. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all the nurses and caregivers who supported Ed over the past year. Specialized Home Health Care (Sonya), Elevate Hospice (Erin, Angie, Heather, Shelby, Marilee, Janice, Cozy, Pam), and Always There Senior Care (Jean, Bonnie, Jolene, Kayleigh, Emma).
I had the privilege of working with Ed during our “semi-retirement”. Ed had a unique sense of humor and always had a smile on his face. We made several trips together looking at different construction projects and a couple of times we played “hooky” and brought our golf clubs along. He was a good golfer and a great friend.