Ardith Esther Graf Obituary (1927

Ardith E. Graf, 95, of Oelwein, Iowa, died peacefully on Saturday evening, August 6, 2022, at MercyOne Oelwein Senior Care. Funeral Service: 1:30 P.M. Friday, August 12, 2022, at Christ United Presbyterian Church, Oelwein, with Rev. Paul Uzel & Rev. Roger Graf officiating. Visitation will be for one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein is assisting the family Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Christ United Presbyterian Church or to Camp Courageous in Monticello. Cards may be directed to: Ardith Graf Family, 1912 Hafor Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52246. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing and masks are suggested at the visitation and service. Ardith Esther Vogt was born on May 20, 1927, in rural Fayette, Iowa, the daughter of Otto Albert & Esther S. (Muller) Vogt. She was raised in the Fayette area and graduated from Fayette High School. Ardith was united in marriage to Melvin Dale Graf on March 26, 1946, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They were blessed with three children: Melinda, Rick and Randy. The family farmed in the Aurora area for many years. Ardith and Melvin retired to Oelwein in January of 1986. Ardith had been a member of Christ United Presbyterian Church since 1945. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, crocheting, knitting, needlework, traveling including trips south in the winter and spending time with her family. Ardith is survived by her Daughter: Melinda Mariotti of Rochester, Minnesota; 2 Sons: Rick (Becky) Graf of Iowa City & Randy Graf of Apache Junction, Arizona; 3 Grandchildren & 3 Great Grandchildren. Ardith was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Melvin on September 21, 1999 and a sister: Arlene Wolfgram.