Dick Graff, age 87, of Hesperia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Monday morning October 21, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1936 in Shelby, Michigan to Harold and Frances (Visger) Graff.

Dick loved his family and being out in nature. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. On July 21, 1956 he married the love of his life, Joan Gleason. They met when she was eight and he was nine and married 10 years later.

Dick is survived by his wife, Joan and three children; daughters; Debra (Shawn) Gibson, Vicki (Rick) Check, son; Fred (Juanita) Graff, sister; Mary Porter, sister-in-law; Marilyn Graff, and brother-in-law; Gary Gleason. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all whom he loved dearly. Dick was proceeded in death by his parents; Harold and Frances Graff, brother; Clifford Graff, sister; Joanne Anson, brother-in-law; George (Bud) Porter, his father and mother-in-law; Lee and Ethel (Kennedy) Gleason, sisters-in-law; Joyce (Jim) Hart, Judy Gleason, and Rona Gleason.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, November 9th, 1pm at the Hesperia United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the True North TrueMentors' Parks in Focus program. An outdoor based mentoring program whose focus is to connect youth to nature through photography. Outings of various lengths take youth to Michigan State Parks, public lands, and National Parks. We chose this program because of Dick's great love of nature. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Graff family online at www.crandellfh.com.  Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.  231-924-0800