Krapf Jr., Wallace A. “Wally”

Macedon – December 29, 2018 at age 86.

Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Patricia; children, Daniel Krapf, Amy (Todd) Westman, Rebecca (Steve) Koehler, Carrie (Phil) Bodell, Christian (Christina) Krapf, Kaytlyn (Colin) Wilcox; 8 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Wally was a US Air Force Korean War Veteran. He was the C.E.O. of Magnatag Visible Systems which he founded in 1967.  He was an avid collector of antiques, rare books and special collections.

Calling hours, Thursday 3-6 at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt location), 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, Macedon. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Sisters of Mercy, 1437 Blossom Rd., Rochester.

Wally Krapf, founder and CEO of W.A.Krapf Inc. dba Magnatag, grew up on both Yarmouth and Fairhaven Road in Rochester NY with his sisters Rosemary and Barbara.  He attended Aquinas Institute of Rochester and graduated in 1949.

Wally went on to Miami University of Ohio for his freshman year of college but left to join the Air Force.  He served from 1952 to 1960 and proudly spent two years at Sampson Air Force Base as a Tactical Instructor. Although he was thrown into this leadership role with little training himself, he accepted this assignment with pride and courage. Wally felt this experience helped him develop a set of leadership skills that established his guidelines for an enriching career ever since.  After his four years in the Air Force Reserve, he was honorably discharged in 1960.

Wally went on to sell office supplies at Rochester Stationary where he developed a system of packaging supplies for specific tasks which he sold to help his customers address their unique organizational needs. After leaving Rochester Stationary, he went out on his own to pursue his dream.  In 1967 Wally began Magnatag Visible Systems in the basement of his home. He eventually built his factory and estate in Macedon NY where his company still flourishes today. Wally always described himself as an inventor who solves problems for people, which is what his company went on to do.  Magnatag sells magnetic dry-erase printed whiteboard kits and tools that organize, plan, schedule, track and display information. Many family members, including his sons Dan and Christian, daughter Amy, and son-in-law Phil continue to keep his dream alive.

Along with running his dream company, Wally was an avid collector of antiques. Wally enjoyed reading, particularly about historical events.  You would often find Wally with a book in his hand or telling a detailed story of one of his favorite historical figures. Wally was known for his quick wit and always having a new joke at the tip of his tongue.

Wally cherished being with his loving wife Patricia and his family of six children; Daniel, Amy, Rebecca, Carrie, Christian, and Kaytlyn.  He also enjoyed the company of his eight grandchildren; Joshua, Max, Corey, Lauren, Sarah, Jack, Riley, and Teddy. Wally spent time during summers at his Canandaigua Lake home where his family would gather.  He also enjoyed spending cold winter days at his peaceful getaway home in Florida.

Wally passed away peacefully in his own home with loved ones nearby on December 29th,  2018. He will be greatly missed.