Exhibit 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the Incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Graco Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated February 9, 1994, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Graco Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1993 /s/ Deloitte & Touche Deloitte & Touche Minneapolis, Minnesota June 17, 1994 -7-