Wayne Edward Graff

Wayne Edward Graff, 74, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in his home in Fargo.

Wayne was born on May 8, 1951, to Floyd and Joyce (Bemis) Graff in Stanley, ND. He grew up in Stanley where he attended and graduated from Stanley High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country for two years with the 12th Calvary in reconnaissance. Most of his military time was spent in Germany, totaling 19 months.

After returning home, Wayne attended NDSCS, where he received his associates degree before transferring to Moorhead State University in Moorhead where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in management science. Wayne was united in marriage to Garlet Grenz for twenty years. Of that union, he raised three children, Ben, Andy, and Ashley. Wayne worked for PepsiCo for 38 years as a delivery driver. In his retirement, he enjoyed working part time for Wright Funeral Home. 

Wayne loved to play golf and spend time on the courts playing pickleball. He loved to bike and regularly go to the gym. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Wayne was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and a former member of Triumph Lutheran when his kids were younger.

Wayne is survived by his children, Ben (Lindsay) Graff, Andy (Mandie) Graff, and Ashley (Lloyd) Mpanza; grandchildren, Taylor and Ethan Graff, Colin, Mason, and Hailey Graff, Eli Clifford, and Siyanda and Nandi Mpanza; siblings, Victoria Graff, Karen (Carl) Friedrich, Jane (Greg) Vaage, and Brad (Dianne) Graff; and many other loving relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Joyce; sister, Jean Swenson; and ex-wife, Garlet.

Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., followed by the memorial service at 2:00 P.M., Monday, November 24, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN. Final resting place will be at Fairview Cemetery, Stanley, ND, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 3:00 P.M.