Roger O'Neil Graff

Aug 12, 1949 -

Sep 18, 2021

Roger O'Neil Graff, at the age of 72, passed away at Alaska Regional Hospital surrounded by his wife and daughters. Roger was born in Roseau, Minn., on Aug. 12, 1949, to Ruben and Janet Graff. He was joined by his brother Ray just a few years later. Roger went to school at Haug-Leo Grade School and went to Greenbush High School, where he held a wrestling state record. He attended classes at Northland College. He was baptized and confirmed at Oiland Lutheran Church in Greenbush, Minn. In 1968, he met the "the little farm girl" Connie Aune, who would end up being the love of his life.

Roger is survived by his beloved wife, Connie; and devoted daughters, Andrea, HeLayne (Justin) and Michela (Jason). Grandchildren Austyn (Ryan), Dean, Madysen, Rylie, Brody, Alayna and Rex were blessed to have the very best Grandpa and Papa who truly adored them. Roger leaves behind his nieces and nephew, Sarah Myszewski (Joe), Jarrid Graff (Alicia) and Janelle Haas (Chad); as well as a large extended Graff family and Aune in-laws.

Preceding him in death are parents, Ruben and Janet Graff; stepmother, Martha; brother, Ray; in-laws, Olaf and Paula Aune; brother-in-law, Jay Aune; sister-in-law, Jackie Aune; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends, who we know welcomed him to heaven.

Services will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, a 10 a.m. public viewing, and 11 a.m. service, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 8427 Jewel Lake Road in Anchorage, Alaska. The service can be viewed online on Facebook Live on the Graff Family page, and on Zoom: Roger Graff Memorial Service Time: Oct. 1, 2021, 11 a.m. AKDT, join Zoom meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81107927737 Meeting ID: 811 0792 7737

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, from 5-10 p.m., at the McKenna Brothers Paving, 8001 Petersburg Road in Anchorage.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following: Connie's Venmo account, @Connie-Graff-2; Northern Skies FCU Routing# 325272157 Account# 7578; or JDRF.org

A full obituary can be found at https://www.janssenfuneralhomes.com.