Richard F. Graf, age 97, beloved husband of the late Jean M. (nee Scheurich), loving father of Peggy (Larry) Sexauer and Rick (Belle), cherished grandfather of Laura (Anthony) Tamalonis and David. A child of the Depression, Richard served his country in WWII as a Navy radioman in the South Pacific, including the Battle of Kwajalein. He was part of the long post-war economic boom, spending most of his career with a machinery industry company. He and Jean had been married 51 years when she passed. In retirement Richard enjoyed traveling to Florida and being by the ocean. Arrangements by G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines, Illinois. Interment in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Services private. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. For information please call the funeral home at (847) 699-9003.