On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Austin Chandler Graf left us way too early at the age of 16. He was born on October 26, 2005, Austin was a natural at so many things. He rarely sought the limelight, preferring instead to support those around him and be part of a team. His quiet charisma was infectious and drew people to him throughout his life. Austin was a great athlete and loved playing and watching basketball and football with his family and friends. He also loved the finer things in life. A foodie, he was always eager to try new things and always welcomed a big meal. Many of his best memories were made with his brother, Emil, and sister, Grace, as well as his cousins on Mobile Bay and in La Jolla. Austin was a sophomore at Brophy College Preparatory and previously attended St. Theresa Catholic School.
Austin is survived by his parents, Emil IV and Sara; his brother, Emil V, and sister, Grace; his maternal grandmother Diane Willian (Mimi) and paternal grandfather Emil Graf III (Big E); and aunts, uncles and cousins who adored him.
A Funeral Mass for Austin will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 10:00 am in the Chapel at Brophy College Preparatory, 4701 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Brophy Wellness and Mental Health fund in the name of Austin Graf at https://www.brophyprep.org/giving.
Susan Chalmers
Your family is in my prayers during this incredibly sad time. May God grant you all peace and hold you in his loving care. May Austin rest in God’s eternal peace.
Patrick Higgins
Austin was a wonderful young man! Tino, as he was known in Spanish Class, was a class favorite. His classmates and teacher will miss him dearly. He brought such a calm, loving, gentle spirit to class each day. We will hold Austin and his family in our daily prayers in the weeks to come.
Deborah A. Kauffman
Dear Emil V~
I am so sad to hear this tragic news about your brother, Austin.
Emil, I remember you, his big brother , in AP English IV last year and I am sure Austin would have been equally wonderful as an English student in APIV in a few years….Definitely. Without a doubt, he will be missed.
“Consolation Springs From Sources
Deeper Far than Deepest Suffering” –William Wordsworth
Timothy Broyles
Dear Emil and family,
I am just heartbroken for all of you. Please know of my love and support, and if you ever need anything I’m here for you.
I am sorry I will miss the funeral, but I will be praying for all of you from afar.
In deepest sympathy,
Tim Broyles
Kayla (Ingram) Fichtner
I have the sweetest memories of babysitting Austin, Emil, and Grace. I am praying for your family often.
Posey Moore Nash
Oh, Austin,
You will never know how much sadness your leaving has affected so many.
May support for those who knew and loved you combine to console and
uplift one another.
May peace find the hearts of those who mourn.
Jeffrey Woudenberg
We are hurting for you Graf and Willian Family. We will always love and miss Aussie.
Jeffrey & Angela Woudenberg
Jeromy Brink
Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family through this difficult time. May Gods grace be upon Austin and upon you all.
The Entire Brink Family
Jenny Mealiffe
Words can not even begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. May god give you all the strength to get through these trying times. Be the rock for each other. Sending prayers for your whole family.
Cheryl Sucato
Dear Sara, Emil, Emil V, Gracie, Diane and family, We are so incredibly sad and sorry for your loss of your precious Austin. May he be welcomed into the loving arms of God. Please know that we are sending love your way and we are praying for all of you. With love, Cheryl & Jordan Sucato
Andy Cracchiolo
My heart breaks for your family….I’m so very sorry for your profound loss…the only way we can hope to understand is that God called his beautiful spirt back. My God have the mercy to heal all of your hearts
Nicole Dreier
We are sending all of our love and prayers to the entire Graf family and all of those who are hurt and missing Austin. Austin was an amazing young man who was loved by so many. Eric truly enjoyed coaching him in football and basketball too. He had a natural gift as an athlete and always had a calm, positive attitude with his teammates. Garon will miss one of his best friends who he loved to hang out with playing basketball at the Graf casa and has so many fond memories growing up playing sports together. Austin will be greatly missed but always remembered by those who loved him.
Love,
The Dreier Family
Gina Haynie
A quiet leader who we will forever miss.
Ashlee E Jontz
Dear Graf Family,
I am so sorry to hear about this very sad news. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kindly,
Ashlee Jontz
Carly Parkhill
From mother to mother, I wish I had the right words to comfort you.
My heart hopes you know that Austin’s star will shine bright over all of you each and every night. Sending prayers to you
David & Nanette Oselett
Our hearts are broken. Our thoughts are with you.
Carrie & J. Cashman
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
The Gabuzzi Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We’re so terribly sorry for your loss.
Carter family
Our hearts are broken. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and all lives touched by Austin