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Robert Graff Obituary

Durango resident Robert E. Graff died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, from complications of Alzheimer's disease in Durango. He was 82.

Mr. Graff was born to Andrew and Margaret Graff on Jan. 23, 1932, in Chicago. One of five children, he grew up in Chicago and graduated from high school there.

He served four years in the Air Force, stationed stateside during the Korean War.

On Sept. 12, 1953, he married Mildred "Millie" Niesel in Chicago.

Mr. Graff was a credit manager for several businesses in the Chicago area.

A longtime member of the Loyal Order of Moose International, he served as an officer with the fraternal organization.

The Graffs moved to Durango about 10 years ago.

Mr. Graff was preceded in death by his son, Donald Graff.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Millie Graff, of Durango; daughters Sally Jo McDermott, of Durango, and Susie Graham, of Orlando, Florida; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald on Sep. 9, 2014.

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