Larry M. Graf, 72, peacefully left this earth on February 4, 2022.
Larry was born August 13, 1949 in Oelwein, Iowa the son of Merlin and Dorothy Graf. He worked most of his career as a firefighter, EMT and paramedic. He has served as a Trustee for the Huntley Fire Protection District for over 20 years. His work ethic and commitment to help others was like no other. Larry has been actively involved in Rotary for many years as well as other volunteer Organizations. He faced many health challenges throughout his life including diabetes at a young age, a kidney transplant but he always made the best of any situation. Larry was an active member of Shepherd of the Prairie Church. He enjoyed gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. Larry was a loving brother, father, Grampy, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his children: Jason Graf, and Melissa (Matt) DiMarzio; his six grandchildren: Nicholas, Andrew, Vincent, Natalie, Connor, and Carter; by his siblings: Darlene (Harold) Duckett, Shirley (Gary) Keoppel, by many nieces and nephews and by his fur babies: Ace, Rizzo, and Lucy. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Donna Mae.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Visitation will also be on Wednesday from 1pm until the time of the 2pm Funeral Service all at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church-10805 Main Street, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Four-Legged Pets Rescue in Gilberts, Illinois.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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LARRY WAS MY EMS CHIEF AT MENARD COUNTY IL. WAS A GOOD GUY. WOULD HELP ANYONE WHO NEEEDED IT LOVED HIS DOGS,. ENJOYED KNOWING AND WORKING WITH HIM. VERY ACTIVE WITH IN COMMUNITY AS WELL. RIP
Larry served on the Community Action Board located in Lincoln, IL and we became great friends. He was a great person and invaluable board member. Miss you Larry. Prayers with family's
To all of Larry's family- we are deeply sorry for your loss- and know he will be missed dearly.
Larry was a good man. I learned alot from him during his time in Menard County. Im so sorry for your loss.
When I was Mayor of Petersburg, IL I worked a lot with Larry. He was a really great guy and always willing to help. Miss him but so proud to have known him! RIP
Sorry for your loss. Worked with Larry at Menard County. He was a great person
Sorry I missed the service. You were a good friend in Petersburg.
I just came across this. I am so very sorry for your loss. I was lucky enough to work for Larry at Menard County EMS. He was a great boss! If you were having trouble wether it be Work or something personal Larry’s Door was always open! While Working at Menard County EMS I was involved in a horrible Head on Car wreck. On the Bridge coming into Petersburg. I was injured pretty badly in that wreck as there was no where to go to avoid getting hit. Needless to say I was never able to get back into EMS. But I remember Larry letting me and my Husband know he was there for us.. God got one of his very special Angels back.