Willy Graham
October 4, 1954 ~ July 15, 2024
Born in:
Gettysburg, South Dakota
Resided in:
Reiles Acres, North Dakota
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Willy Graham, 69, passed away on July 15, 2024. Willy lived a life marked by love, kindness, and a gentle nature.
Willy was known as a hard worker and honesty and integrity were very important to him. In his professional life he was a jack of all trades spending time as a butcher, a farm hand, and lastly retired from Hornbacher’s as night manager. His hands were calloused by years of hard work, but his heart was always warm and welcoming. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and loved to chit chat with family, friends, and anyone who would listen about local sports, the weather, news, or bragging about his wife, daughter, and grandchildren.
A passionate outdoorsman, Willy found immense joy in hunting deer and elk. He cherished his trips to Montana for elk hunting with his brother and brother’s family. He found great happiness in sharing his hunting stories and skills with his daughter and grandchildren and was so proud and excited to watch and help his grandsons tag their first deer.
Willy had an optimistic outlook on life, an unwavering faith in the goodness of people, and his goofy wit will be remembered by everyone who knew him.
Willy leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Loni; daughter, Lacresha; grandchildren, Gavyn and Kamdyn; siblings, Clyde (Glenda), Bertha (Doug), Margo (Tom), and Ruth; two sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews and friends. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Clifford and Lois Graham; siblings, Allen Graham, Hobert Graham, and Elsie Henrich; grandson, Corbyn Peterson; nephew, Cody Hood; brother-in-law, Jeff Herbold; and in-laws, George Roen, Jeanne Roen, and Jim Lundstrom.
Though he is no longer with us, his spirit and legacy of kindness and positivity will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Boulger Funeral Home at 2:00pm with a visitation beginning at 1:00pm. Burial will follow funeral at Riverside Cemetery in Fargo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
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Visitation - Tuesday: July 23, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service - Tuesday: July 23, 2024 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Burial - Tuesday:
Riverside Cemetery - Fargo
2102 5th St S
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
(701) 235-2671
https://www.fargoriverside.com/
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It was so good to get to know your Willy a little bit, Loni. He had so many good stories to tell. Willy is gone but not forgotten. Hugs for you, dear Cousin.
So sorry for you loss Loni. Prayers to you and your family..
Lori
Oh Loni so sorry to hear of Willy’s passing! Thinking of you and your family with thoughts and prayers!
Anyway, I hope to try and get to Willy’s memorial service today but if I am unable please accept my deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers and hugs in your loss.
Love, Rhonda Jean
My most sincere condolences to you all. In the arms of The Lord.
Loni, i am so sorry for your loss of Willi. Praying for you and your family.
My deepest sympathies to Loni and her family My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
curt meyer
Loni, sorry to read of Willy’s passing. This is Nancy who worked with you at JCP. So many years ago. Sending Hugs and Prayers.