GRAFWALLNER, George 1916-1999

GRAFWALLNER, KJOS, KRACHT

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Date: 10/16/2010 at 12:14:52

The Winneshiek Co. connection isn't apparent in this obituary, but because it appeared in a Decorah paper, there most certainly is a connection. If anyone can provide George Grafwallner's tie to Winneshiek Co., please contact wwaters13@comcast.net so the information can be added to this obit.

Decorah Public Opinion, Tuesday, July 13, 1999

George Grafwallner

George Grafwallner, 82, died Thursday, June 24, 1999, at a Colorado Springs, Colo., care center.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, June 29, at 1 p.m., at Ascension Lutheran Church with private inurnment at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Rose Garden, 1739 B. Fountain Blvd., in Colorado Springs.

George was born Sept. 8, 1916, in Milwaukee, Wis. On May 11, 1940, he was united in marriage with Ruby Kjos.

George retired as a tool and die maker from Allen Bradley in Milwaukee after 31 years.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby; a son, the Rev. Gary Grafwallner; a daughter, Sharon Kracht; three brothers, Edward, James and Lawrence; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Transcribed by an IA GenWeb Volunteer from obituaries found in the Howard-Winneshiek Genealogy Society Library, Cresco, Iowa.