Richard William Graef

Ric was born on December 17th 1949 in Richmond Heights, Missouri. The son of Kathleen Marie Schneider & George Joseph Graef. Since 1953 Ric moved to Arizona, Ric has called Arizona home.

He spent most of his adult life as a Sheet Metal Mechanic in the Construction Industry. Ric leaves behind his wife Lillian, 2 children Jamie & Thomas and 5 grandchildren Seth, Courtney, Katelyn, Kahn & Bastian, as well as his loving companion Roscoe.

Ric recently received his 50-year pin with the Sheet Metal Union Local 359, of which we were all very proud of.

Services will be held on Friday June 6th 2025 at Phoenix Memorial Park & Cemetery, located at 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85027. Public Viewing begins at 11:00 AM & Services to follow at 12:00 PM.

The family would like to extend their warmest thank you to Banner Gateway Medical Center for their love & care. As well as to Hospice of the Valley for their work at making his wish to come home happen & very

quickly. They were incredible and made sure to comfort him & the family in his final days.

Ric will be missed by all his friends and family. His legacy will live on.