Graffius daughter's surgery went well

The surgery went well for Jennifer Graffius Linn, who fell and severely fractured her ankle in Kentucky.

Her parents, Ed Graffius, Class of 1971, and wife Brenda Ridenour Graffius, Class of 1974,
 

“Jen's surgery a success, fixed torn tendon, plate and screws to fibula and button zip to ankle fractures. Complete rest, only allowed to bathroom and at dinner table, no weight-bearing to right foot for next six weeks, then she will get a boot for 4 weeks if all goes well. Hope she gets better using the crutches. Thanks everyone for your prayers.”

Ed and Brenda live in Fairmont’s Pleasant Valley, and drove to Kentucky to be with their daughter.

Jennifer’s children are Kylie Jo and Erin Linn. Jennifer is the widow of their father, Joe Linn, born in Fairmont, who passed away at the age of 37 in 2013.

Jennifer’s brother is Eric Graffius.

Ed is retired from Wal-Mart where he was receiving manager for decades. Brenda is a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Ed’s siblings are another Brenda, nurse Brenda Graffius Barna, Class of 1974, who lives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with husband Charles “Chuck” Barna;  and, both deceased, Dave Graffius, Class of 1973, and Donald Graffius, Jr. 

 

Their parents are Helen Prahl Graffius, daughter of Paul and Beulah Toothman Prahl,  and the late Donald Graffius.

 

Jon Graffius is North Marion Class of 1982.

Ed and Brenda’s cousins, Eleanor Slavik Varga and Lou Varga, live in Brooksville, Florida.