Clem L. Gronfor

Clem L. Gronfor

Clem Gronfor Obituary

Published by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels on Oct. 3, 2008.
Gronfor, Clem L. age 82, of Anoka. Member of Faith Lutheran Church Coon Rapids, barbershop chorus Mpls Commodores, Coon Rapids Kiwanis and Sons of Norway. Preceded in death by parents, Clemet and Lizzie Gronfor; brothers, Vernon and Allan; and sister, Freda Quam. Survived by wife of 44 years, Dorinne; son & daughter-in-law, Erik and Joan; granddaughter, Clara; sister, Alpha Okerlund; also numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials to Faith Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Funeral services Monday 11:00 AM, Faith Lutheran Church, 111th & Hanson Blvd., Coon Rapids, with visitation 1 hour prior to service at church and Sunday 3-7 PM with prayer service 6 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd.

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Tom Fischer

October 6, 2008

To the Gronfor family:
Clem was a kind and gentle man, a fine husband and father, and a wonderful teacher and role model. He will be missed. Thank you for sharing him.

October 6, 2008

a wonderful voice will surely be missed.

Beverly Summerbell

October 5, 2008

Dear Dorinne, Erik and family,
I was so sorry to learn of the death of your husband and father. I have many fond memories of our days together as teachers at Lincoln Elementary School in Anoka. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time in your life.

Lois Lucas

October 3, 2008

Dorinne and Erik,
Dorinne, thank you for marrying this wonderful man and bringing him into our family. We are all better for knowing him. Along with his smile and laugh, his stories and excitement while telling them will never be forgotten. Erik, you have been blessed to have had Clem as a father. I know Lynn is happy to see him.

Marnie Lehrke

October 3, 2008

I will never forget the wonderful time we had while I lived with you and Dorrine. Your thoughtfulness and loving nature were never-ending. I will cherish the memory of your smile always.

Janet Graves

October 3, 2008

In loving memory of a great teacher, father, musician,colleague and friend.I will always remember the wonderful experiences he gave to children at Lincoln Elementary School in Anoka.

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