Viola Grafenstein, age 96, of Willmar died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Rice Hospital in Willmar.
Viola Lorraine Grafenstein was born August 9, 1920, at Renville, Minnesota, to Jesse and Alma (Hanson) Forkrud. She grew up at Renville and graduated from Renville High School.
Viola was united in marriage to Wesley Grafenstein on February 25, 1943, and they were blessed with three sons. Since they were married during World War II and Wesley was in the military they lived in several locations throughout the United States. After the war Viola and Wesley made their home in Renville until 1981 when they retired to Willmar. Viola had worked in the kitchen at the Renville School for over 30 years. Wesley preceded her in death in 1987 and Viola had continued to reside in her own home until the time of her death.....and had even continued driving her own car to Renville until she was 93 years old! She has been a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Renville. Viola had truly enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work, cooking, and just staying busy.
Viola is survived by her three sons: Dean, Kermit and Gale; her seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and her sister Beverly.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wesley; and her six siblings.
Blessed Be Her Memory
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Viola Lorraine Grafenstein was born August 9, 1920, at Renville, Minnesota, to Jesse and Alma (Hanson) Forkrud. She grew up at Renville and graduated from Renville High School.
Viola was united in marriage to Wesley Grafenstein on February 25, 1943, and they were blessed with three sons. Since they were married during World War II and Wesley was in the military they lived in several locations throughout the United States. After the war Viola and Wesley made their home in Renville until 1981 when they retired to Willmar. Viola had worked in the kitchen at the Renville School for over 30 years. Wesley preceded her in death in 1987 and Viola had continued to reside in her own home until the time of her death.....and had even continued driving her own car to Renville until she was 93 years old! She has been a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Renville. Viola had truly enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work, cooking, and just staying busy.
Viola is survived by her three sons: Dean, Kermit and Gale; her seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and her sister Beverly.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wesley; and her six siblings.
Blessed Be Her Memory
--dirksblem.com
Viola Grafenstein, age 96, of Willmar died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Rice Hospital in Willmar.
Viola Lorraine Grafenstein was born August 9, 1920, at Renville, Minnesota, to Jesse and Alma (Hanson) Forkrud. She grew up at Renville and graduated from Renville High School.
Viola was united in marriage to Wesley Grafenstein on February 25, 1943, and they were blessed with three sons. Since they were married during World War II and Wesley was in the military they lived in several locations throughout the United States. After the war Viola and Wesley made their home in Renville until 1981 when they retired to Willmar. Viola had worked in the kitchen at the Renville School for over 30 years. Wesley preceded her in death in 1987 and Viola had continued to reside in her own home until the time of her death.....and had even continued driving her own car to Renville until she was 93 years old! She has been a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Renville. Viola had truly enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work, cooking, and just staying busy.
Viola is survived by her three sons: Dean, Kermit and Gale; her seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and her sister Beverly.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wesley; and her six siblings.
Blessed Be Her Memory
--dirksblem.com
Viola Lorraine Grafenstein was born August 9, 1920, at Renville, Minnesota, to Jesse and Alma (Hanson) Forkrud. She grew up at Renville and graduated from Renville High School.
Viola was united in marriage to Wesley Grafenstein on February 25, 1943, and they were blessed with three sons. Since they were married during World War II and Wesley was in the military they lived in several locations throughout the United States. After the war Viola and Wesley made their home in Renville until 1981 when they retired to Willmar. Viola had worked in the kitchen at the Renville School for over 30 years. Wesley preceded her in death in 1987 and Viola had continued to reside in her own home until the time of her death.....and had even continued driving her own car to Renville until she was 93 years old! She has been a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Renville. Viola had truly enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work, cooking, and just staying busy.
Viola is survived by her three sons: Dean, Kermit and Gale; her seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and her sister Beverly.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wesley; and her six siblings.
Blessed Be Her Memory
--dirksblem.com
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