Rochelle “Rockie” Graf

Rochelle “Rockie” Donna Graf, age 76, of Roberts, Wisconsin, passed away on October 16, 2023, at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater Minnesota peacefully surrounded by family.

Rockie was born on September 9, 1947, to  parents Richard and Donna Erdman in St. Paul, Minnesota, the day after her twin brother Rick was born in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Rockie was united in marriage with her high school sweetheart, Donald Graf on April 29, 1966. The marriage was blessed with three children, Rick, Kim, and Janie. She shared her gifts of kindness and compassion throughout the years in various positions with the Hudson Hospital and Clinic.

Rockie was a loving wife, a wonderful mother and the world’s best grandmother/great-grandmother. Rockie found great joy in cooking and feeding her family. She was famous for making her twice baked chicken and spaghetti on Sundays after church. She passed along the family tradition of making pierogi for Christmas Eve dinner. She cherished her traditional tea party each holiday season.

She shared her artistic skills by painting and drawing and creating special keepsakes for her family. Her annual Christmas card was inspired by family and childhood memories.

Many fond memories were created camping and traveling with her loving husband Don.

Having her grandchildren and great grandchildren visit frequently brought her great joy.

Rockie is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Don; son Rick (Tina) Graf of Roberts; daughter Kim (Mike) Nielsen of Baldwin; Janie (Ray) Gandy of Hammond. Grandchildren: Jake (Dany) Graf, Cody (Laura) Graf, Kaila (Joe) Kastens, Kelsey (Tyler) Olson, Evan Nielsen, Zack Becker, Bryce (Maddy) Becker and Ray Gandy Jr. Great grandchildren: Aaron and Mason Graf, Donald, Alvin, Randall, Carolyn Graf, Scout, Rhett and Tripp Kastens. Siblings: Cindy (Don) Deringer, Rick Erdman, Cathi (Terry) Waalen, Jim Erdman, Carole Sax, Barb (Rick) Landaal, Lynn Erdman, Bob (Irene) Erdman; In-laws: Wally (Merna) Graf, Dick (Melita) Graf, Bev Graf, Margaret Erdman and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Richard and Donna Erdman; stepfather Roger Lunzman; brother Tom Erdman; nephew Chad Sax; brothers-in-law Kenny and Larry Graf; sister-in-law Marcia Graf.

Pallbearers are grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A visitation for Rockie will be held at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Hammond, WI, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m.  Interment following at Warren Cemetery in Roberts. Luncheon following Memorial Service.

A special thank you to the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater for the wonderful care they showed.