February 12, 1929 – December 4, 2016

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Lorraine B. Grafft, age 87, of Waite Park who passed Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Good Shepherd Memory Care Cottages in Sauk Rapids. Reverend Gregory Lieser will officiate. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in Waite Park.
Family and friends may call one hour prior to services on Thursday. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Lorraine was born on February 12, 1929 in Melrose, Minnesota to Bernard and Rose (Schneider) Roering. She married Charles Grafft on February 17, 1947 in Benson, Minnesota. Lorraine was a homemaker and also worked for the United States Postal Service and St. Cloud School District #742. She was a member of the Waite Park American Legion Silver Star Auxiliary Unit #428 and was a Board Member of STAR Rail Legacy.
She enjoyed trips to the casino, bingo, playing cards, traveling, dancing, crocheting, embroidery, and watching the MN Twins. Lorraine especially loved all the time spent with her family.
She is survived by her children, Joseph (Kathy) Grafft of Stacy, Peg (Lee) Kieke of Sauk Rapids, Jean (Bill) Philipsek of Orsmby, Richard (LouAnn) Grafft of Sauk Rapids; nine grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren and 2 on the way; sisters, Beatrice Laudenbach and Joanie Engen; and many nieces and nephews.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charlie in 2003; brothers, Herb, Raymond, Ralph, and Lloyd.
A Special Thank You to the Staff at Good Shepherd Memory Cottage for all the care given to Lorraine during her stay.

Guestbook

Enter your email address and you will receive an email allowing you to complete signing the guestbook.

You did not grow up in Waite Park, MN and not know Lorraine and Charlie. Both were a big influence in my life as a little boy growning up. Lorraine was always “ON CALL” with the radios as Charlie patrolled his little town. The kids I knew grew up to be better people from knowing Lorraine and Charlie. Lorraine is now with Charlie and backing him up on the radios. Rest in peace as you deserve it. Thanks for being who you were. Dick Clayton

Richard (Dick) Clayton , Waite Park, MN friend
December 6, 2016

Dear Joe, Kathy and family,
May the Lord surround you all with his comfort and grace today and the future. Our sympathies to the entire family. Joann and Ed Freel

Joann & Ed Freel

Dear Joe, Peggy, Jean and Ricky and your families. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time. Losing a Mother is devasting enough, but at this time of year is heartbreaking. The holidays are for family and losing your Mom now is just so sad.
Please know you are all in our thoughts as you struggle through this difficult time. May your memories give you strength and guide you and bring you together as one.
From your old neighbors in Waite Park
Accross the alley way.
Peace and comfort to you all.
From Diane (Theisen) Gorder and daughter of Ed and Marie Theisen

Kevin and Diane (Theisen) Gorder , Old neighbor

Rest In Peace Aunt Lorraine, thanks for the Grafft stories, Love Lynette

Lynette Anschutz , niece
December 5, 2016

Aunt Lorraine, Bill and I love you very much. Rest in peace beautiful lady with Uncle Charlie. All our love, Laurie and Bill

Laurie and Bill Johnson , Aunt

Services

Visitation

Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud

Services

Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud

Schedule Details

Family and friends may call one hour prior to services on Thursday. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.