- Date Of Birth: December 9, 1924
- Date Of Death: December 7, 2011
- State: Indiana
William D. “Bill” Graffis, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Riverside Village Healthcare Center in Elkhart at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011.
He was born in Elkhart on Dec. 9, 1924, to the late Arthur Martin “Mike” and Kate (Moores) Graffis. He later married Rowena Blubaugh Graffis Hill, his former spouse, who survives him in Edwardsburg, Mich.
Also surviving are nieces and nephews Diane Graffis, Bernie Haskins, James H. (Sheri) Blubaugh III, Kaitlin, Alex and Kimberly Blubaugh and Dennis “Mike” Courier; and brother-in-law James H. Blubaugh.
He is preceded by brothers Arthur Jr. and Harry Graffis.
Bill was the former owner of Century Mobile Home Corp. and also worked at Lochmandy Motors and Cressy and Everett Real Estate, all of Elkhart.
