James “Jim” R. Graf, age 82 entered Eternal Rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Retired teacher and headmaster having primarily taught Latin, Spanish and coaching where needed for Northfield Academy and Wichita Collegiate School. In 1999 he was inducted into Wichita Collegiate School’s inaugural Circle of Gold, honoring him as an education “architect.” Jim was a devout Catholic having been a member of the Knights of Columbus since the age of 18. His home parish was All Saints Catholic Church, Wichita. He actively participated in Beginning Experience and Cursillo. He also was the personnel director and in regional sales for Love Box company over 20 years. His loves in this life were Faith, Family, Reading, Sports, and Movies.
Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Frances (Geist) Graf and infant brother Michael Joseph.
Survived by his daughters Devon (Mike) Packard and Jennifer (Jon) McClure, 11 brothers and sisters Edward (Nancy) Graf, Thomas (Julie) Graf, William (Linda) Graf, Alfred "Fritz" (Mary Ann) Graf, Robert (Gayla) Graf, Mike (Vicki) Graf, Gloria Rader, Mary (David) Odette, Donna (Bob) Poell, Rose (Steve) Bunton and Deborah (Billy) Schwartz, 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and an outrageous number of nieces, nephews and Godchildren. He loved them all dearly and called to celebrate every milestone.
Rosary, 7:00 pm, Monday, September 23rd with Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3642 N. Ridge Rd, Wichita, KS 67205 with burial to follow at Ascension Cemetery, 7200 E. 45th St. N. Bel Aire, KS 67226. Both services may be viewed via St. Catherine’s YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/cX3EKtomRtU?list=UUsbfTkDzjWVv1MtOQSVkBCw
Memorials may be given in Jim's memory to Northfield School of the Liberal Arts, mail to SunComLib c/o Becky Elder, 3501 E 101st N, Valley Center, KS 67147.