Merton Emerson Graffin

Graffin, Merton E. “Mert” STOUGHTON/COTTAGE GROVE- Merton E. “Mert” Graffin, age 73 of Stoughton/Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, Sept 2, 2014, at his home. He was born on Aug. 7, 1941, in Deerfield, the son of Milo and Merlyn (Emerson) Graffin. Mert was united in marriage to Corrine Schmidt in 1961. Mert would want to be remembered for his love of family, friends and farming, and that he enjoyed raising tobacco. He was employed at Uniroyal, retiring from there after 40 years of employment. Mert is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Marvin) Tanner; son, Brian (Sarah) Graffin; grandchildren, Alec and Dana; step grandchildren, Jessica and Josh; step great-grandchild, Bryce; sister, Myrna (Paul) Viney; brother, Jerry (Laura) Graffin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim; and special friend, Lorraine Zuber. Funeral services will be held at WESTERN KOSHKONONG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove, 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, with the Rev. Thomas Heyn presiding. Burial will be at Kroghville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Mert’s family would like to express their special thanks to friend, Phil Julseth, Dr. Agni, Agrace HospiceCare and his brother, Jerry for their care of and kindness to Mert. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy 51N @ Jackson St. (608) 873-4590