Edward R. Graf

1931-2023

Edward R. Graf, 92, of Auburn, Alabama passed away on November 10, 2023. He was born on September 26, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama and was a loving father, brother, friend and co-worker.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrix G. "Trixi" Graf, his father, Raymond Graf, his mother, Dorothea Rambo Graf, and his sister Margaret Dooley. He is survived by his son, Martin Graf (Christine) and his brother, Ralph Graf. He also leaves behind numerous co-workers and friends.

After high school, Ed joined the United States Air Force. Following his service, Ed attended Auburn University where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. Being adventurous, he then traveled to Germany and earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering at Stuttgart University. Much later in life, he earned his Executive Juris Doctor (law) from Kaplan University.

While in Germany working on his PhD, he met and married the love of his life, Trixi, and their son, Martin, was born. He returned to Auburn and had a tremendous career as an Electrical Engineering professor. Following his Auburn University retirement in 1987, he began working full-time at a company that he helped form, EPOS Corporation. That was followed by time at Official Payments Corporation, Heartland Payments Systems, Global Payments and finally at Fullsteam. Ed worked up until his passing as the Director of Compliance and Contracts.

Outside of work, Ed loved spending time in his flower garden with his dog, Fritzi. And he loved traveling with his wife and son. Also, he loved his dinners at Venditori's whom took special care of him.

Visitation will be held in the parlor of Frederick-Dean Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm followed by a graveside service at 2:00pm at Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ed will be deeply missed by everyone that knew and loved him.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.