Frederick F DeGraff

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Obituary- DeGraff, Frederick

ELECTROCUTED BY LIVE WIRE
(From Shawnee, Okla., Daily News)

Frederick F. (Ted) DeGraff, 29, line gang foreman of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric company, was killed yesterday morning (Thursday, Oct. 17) when he came in contact with a 2300 volt wire while working on a transformer back of the substation on South Bell Street.

According to reports, DeGraff was working on a transformer about 10 feet high. For some reason, he lifted his arm which came in contact with the live wire, knocking him from the transformer, it was said. He fell head first to the ground.

DeGraff was pronounced dead by physicians, who examined him immediately following the accident although artificial respiration and lung motors were applied for three hours. Severe bruises on his shoulders and back led physicians to believe that his neck may bee been broken.

R.C. Kumkler, manager of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric company, was conducting an investigation of the accident yesterday. AA detailed report will be filed by Kumler today, he said.

DeGraff lived in Shawnee most of his life. He served 13 years as an employee of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric company.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Esther DeGraff, Two children, Gloria Catherine, 5, and David Richard, 2; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isadore J. DeGraff, 127 North Tucker St., three brothers, Romie, Isadore and Edwin, all of Shawnee; three sisters, Mrs. H.P. Roentgen of Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. J.W. Horbash of Shawnee, Mrs. C.W. Laub of Okmulgee.

The funeral service was held Sunday. George Degraff, of this city, an uncle, went down Saturday to attend the funeral. Other relatives in this community are uncles, Joseph and William DeGraff; aunts, Miss Frances DeGraff and Mrs. C.G. Lemon.