Joseph V. Graffunder

Graffunder, Joseph V. Age 86 of Tamarack, MN, passed away at his farm on November 29, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Harvey and Mildred (Reed) Graffunder; brother, Roy; 2 infant brothers; and son, Mark. Survived by son, Steven (Mary) Graffunder; son, Bruce (Mary) Graffunder; daughter, Rebecca (Phil) Graffunder-Lundsten; nine grandchildren; sisters, Florence Trott, Ella Rose Blasey, Dorothy (Dennis) Gomez, Helen (Dennis) McKinney, Betty Farnell, Donna Graffunder, and Ruth (Frank) Mitchell; brothers Richard (Sandy) and Carl (Jean); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life December 10, 2016, 6-9 PM at Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7110 France Ave S, Edina, MN. Private service at a later date. Joe was an avid hunter, fisherman, and trap and skeet shooter. He retired to his farm after many years as a mechanic. He loved life there, especially tending to his cows.

Published on December 4, 2016