Gregory Graeff
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Gregory “Greg” J Graeff, age 54, passed away at Kansas City Hospice House on Sunday August 22, 2010.
Born March 23, 1956 in St. Louis, MO, to Robert and Fay Graeff. On December 21, 1977 he married Patricia “Tudy” Haglund.
Greg lived in St. Louis until 1965 when he moved to Kansas City, although he always considered St. Louis home. He attended O’Hara high school and St. Regis Catholic Church where he met several life long friends. He worked 23 years at Phelps Tool and Die and the past 5 years at ATK Lake City Ammunition Plant with a great group of friends.
Greg was a loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed spending time in his back yard with Tudy and his dog Bear, was a hard worker and a loving husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather.
Greg is survived by his mother, Fay of Kansas City, MO, his wife Tudy of Raytown, MO, daughter Brandy (Kelley) Stark of Warrensburg, MO, son Michael (Stacy) Graeff of Dallas, TX, and grandchildren Justine Adams, Kellyen Stark, and Brennon Stark. Also surviving Greg are brothers; Pete (Peggy) Graeff of Lenexa, KS, and Fred (Nona) Graeff of Lee’s Summit, MO, and a sister Jean of Leawood, KS, along with mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Larry Haglund of Raytown, brother-in-laws Scott Haglund of Independence, MO, and Don Haglund of Stewart, FL. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Greg was preceded in death by his father Robert, paternal grandparents Marie and Harry Graeff, and maternal grandparents Harold and May Pratt
Visitation will be at 9 AM, Saturday, August 28th, mass service will be held directly after at 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (8812 East Gregory, Raytown, MO 64133).
Memorial contributions are welcome to: Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.
Visits: 4
Tudy,
We are so shocked & sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. We will miss our over the fence talks. Let us know if we can be of help.
I always thought Greg felt Raytown and Phelps Tool & Die was home to him. Greg was always committed to family and his work. I know Greg kept me out of trouble more than a few times.
So young and so much more to give. I am so very sad this happened at this time & so fast.
It might be a blessing in disguise. There is always a master plan that we are not privileged to.
JC
Tudy, sorry to hear of Gregs death I worked many years with him at Phelps I considered him agood friend. Frank Welch
Tudy, We are so sorry to hear about Greg…what a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rod and Debbie Scott
To The Graeff Family
You have been in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you all during this sad time.
Floyd and Barbara Holman
Stacy’s Grandparents
May God bless and keep our family in this terrible time.
Tudy, we are also shocked and have fun memories of times past. Greg will be missed, We are fortunate to have known him. Please take care. “And may perpetual Light shine upon him Amen, Amen”.
Tudy,Aunt Fay and family, we are so sorry to hear of Greg. Our prayers are with you all and pray that God will help you through this hard time in life and that he will the path with you all. God Bless you all and Love, Kim Beedle-DiEsposti and family and Greg’s Aunt Joy Beedle
I’m sorry for your loss and was shocked to hear of Greg’s passing. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Greg on a few projects over the last 2-3 years and was impressed with his professionalism and attention to detail.
Tudy,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Once I move to Houston I didn’t stay in touch as much as I should have, but I have always considered Greg a dear friend. Greg and I worked together for a lot of years at Phelps, those seem like the good old days. I wish we could have gotten together to reminisce, I’m sure we would have share some good stories. Greg will be deeply missed, I will miss him.
Miss you so so much dad ! Wish you were here