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Robert Francis deGraaf, Sr.
July 19, 2016
Robert Francis deGraaf, Sr. passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016, at the age of 78. Robert was born on May 25, 1938, in Robertsdale. He graduated from McGill High School in Mobile and he attended Southern Mississippi University for three years. He was a Quality Control Technician with Monsanto Company for 34 years before retiring in 1993.
His hobbies were hunting, fishing, “tinkering” around the house and enjoying time with family. He was a member at Little Flower Catholic Church in Pensacola.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Helen deGraaf; and his son, Robert “Bobby” deGraaf, Jr.
Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth deGraaf; his daughter, Kim Nelson and Helen Leary; his son, David deGraaf; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Necaise; and brother, Michael deGraaf.
Funeral services will be held at Little Flower Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, with a reception to follow in Marian Hall.
The burial will be held at Fairhope Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Fairhope at 3 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
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