Walter Graff

Walter "Walt" James Graff, age 70 of Monclova Township, Ohio died while sleeping in his home on Monday, September 15, 2025. Walt was born on June 21, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio to Walter John and Patricia (Wysocki) Graff. He was raised in Toledo as the oldest of four siblings. Walt attended elementary school at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, high school at Toledo's St. John's Jesuit, and undergraduate and law school at University of Toledo. Walt married his wife Sharon (Derlatka) Graff on July 23, 1977 and had one child, Cassandra Graff. During his life time, Walt worked for State Farm as an adjuster while attending law school and at Lucas County Children's Services, first as a child support lawyer and later as an Assistant Director. Walt was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Walt loved repairing computers, fishing, coffee, writing, cooking, baking, rough collies, and, especially debating. One of his favorite things was being called Santa Claus during the Christmas season. Walt spent his free time watching collie/sheltie videos, watching Christmas movies, watching computer repair videos, telling stories, debating, spending time with his family, and, making people laugh or smile. Walt is survived by his loving wife Sharon, his daughter Cassandra, his mother Patricia Wysocki, his brother-in-law Terry Derlatka, his brother Mark (Karen) Graff, his brother Stephen Graff, his sister Mary Ann (Ken) Rawlings, his brother John Graff, his niece Jordyn, his nephew David, his collie daughter Sable, his begrudging cat Sasha, and his grandpurrs Ink and Shade. He is predeceased by his father-in-law Henry Derlatka, his father Walter, his mother-in-law Helen Ann Derlatka, and his brother-in-law Kenneth Derlatka. Walt will have visitation at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd on September 23, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Rosary service at 6:30. The Funeral Mass will be held at his alma mater St. Patrick of Heatherdowns on September 24, 2025 at 10 a.m. with a graveside service following at Resurrection Cemetery on Holland Sylvania/Hill Ave. in Toledo, OH. Memorial donations may be given in Walt's name to The Lucas County Humane Society, Guide Dogs of America, or St. Jude's Hospital. Walt would have liked people to remember some words from his two favorite characters Yoda and Eeyore that "do or do not, there is no try" and "what (else can) a poor old gray donkey do" but "do." Please leave a condolence message for the family and view Walt's video tribute at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

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Walter Graff

June 21, 1955 - September 15, 2025