Mathias G. Graff
Mr. Mathias "Matt" Graff, of Saukville, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at Columbia St. Mary's in Mequon, after a short illness. He was 77 years old. Matt was born September 23, 1938 in Fond du Lac, the son of George and Monica (nee Klotz) Graff. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy Air Force, and proudly flew over the Bermuda Triangle. On September 3, 1966, he was united in marriage with Geraldine "Geri" Lahmann in Waukegan, IL. Matt worked for Hayes Brake Inc,. in Mequon, retiring after 21 years as the lead maintenance man.
Matt loved being a ham radio operator (W9TUJ), and was a member of the Ozaukee Radio Club and the Amateur Radio Relay League. He was also a member of the American Legion. He was a true handyman, and could fix anything from cars to computers; there was nothing he couldn't fix.
Matt is survived by his wife Geri. He is further survived by his siblings: Wayne (Elaine) Klotz of SC, George (Mary) Graff of SC, Gene Graff of Fredonia and Garnet Timmerman of AZ, his children and their families: Cheryl, Ed, Cindy, Sandy and Joe, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He will be remembered as "Uncle Matty" to many. He is preceded in death by his sister Geraldine Bendtschneider, sister-in-law Jessie Lahmann, and his parents-in-law Dolores and Eugene "Buddy" Rudolph.
Per Matt's wishes, no services will be held.
The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to be assisting the family.