Helene Carol Graf, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born on December 20, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Harry and Cecilia (nee Wilczewski) Graf. Helene enjoyed showing horses and competed in ballroom dance competitions. She graduated from Marquette University, College of Liberal Arts in 1963. Later in 1985 she returned and worked in the Office of the Registrar, as an Associate Registrar until her retirement.

Helene is survived by her nieces Shirley Haig of West Bend, Charlene (Jimmie) Sigler of Arkansas, nephew Anthony Reeves of Arkansas, great nieces and nephews, Kerry (Jacob) Martel of Mayville, Kimberley (Derek) Upshaw of Hamilton Canada, Thomas Wilson, Stephanie Smyers of Arkansas and Joseph & Stephen Reeves of Texas, Nyjoel & Aarron Reeves of Utah & Jessica of Arkansas. Her great-great nieces and nephews, Shya & Reylin Martel, Savannah Upshaw, Lottie Quin & Kai Alexander Smyers, Gabriel & Nyla Reeves & other cousins, and friends.

Helene is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Esther Loichinger and Elaine Weeks, her nephew Timothy Reeves and her many beloved boxers, Fritzie, Heidi, Penny1, Penny 2, Sunie & Huey.

Helene will be remembered for her indomitable manner, her kind, giving heart and the generosity of taking care of others. She will be deeply missed by her loved ones.

A special thanks to the wonderful care given to her by the staff at Serenity Villa in Slinger.
Memorials can be sent to the Wisconsin Humane Society at wihumane.org.