Joseph R. Graf, Appleton, age 36, died at his home on Friday, July 10, 2020. He was born in Milwaukee on June 2, 1984, the son of Tracy Graf and Lisa Kelly. From the time Joey was a young boy he especially enjoyed fishing, camping and bonfires with his family. He was a beloved Uncle who enjoyed playing with his many nieces and nephews and was especially close to his nephew, Mason. Joey had a great big heart, was a goofball but at the same time was very direct but would give you the shirt off his back, took no ones crap and loved a good pair of Nike Airmax shoes.  He was drawn to the hustle of the fast life and he lived his iife on the edge meeting people and making friends wherever he went. Joey struggled with addiction, he was his own worst enemy and the demons of his addiction took over the man he wanted so much to be. Joey was dearly loved by his whole family and will be missed by the many people he shared his life with.

Joey is survived by his children:  Austin, Adam, Jacob, and Ava; mother, Lisa Kelly (Joe Barringer) step dad; father, Tracy Graf (Lori Rusch); step mom, siblings: Sarah (William) Webb, Amy (Michael) Creapeau, Paige Barringer, Savannah Seehawer, and Eric Graf; girlfriend, Ashley Sprague; and aunts: Donna, Deanna, Victoria, Alison, and Anna. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Joey was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jim Kelly, Sharon Adams, Joseph and Yvonne Graf; and cousin, Maison Rowell.

A Memorial will be held Friday, July 17, 2020 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute) from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made directly to the family or through his Go Fund Me page (Joseph Graf).