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Mary Grausam
1940 - 2025
BORN
1940
DIED
2025
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Mary Grausam Obituary
Nancy was the eldest of four siblings. Nancy graduated from Humboldt High School in St. Paul MN, in 1958. On August 27, 1960, shemarried the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Louis Grausam, whom she met on a blind date while he was home on leave from the Navy. Together, they built a marriage spanning 60 years, raising four wonderful children. A lifelong devout Catholic, Nancy volunteered extensively at her home parishes. She was especially proud of leading the stewardship committee and spearheading the Welcome Dinner at Holy Apostles Church in Boise, ID. Upon retirement in Boise, Nancy and Bob enjoyed traveling throughout the western states, visiting family and friends.
Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Lorraine Ring and husband Bob. She is survived by her four children: Steve (Connie), Paul (Dee), Lori Lukumbusho, and Susan Currie (Nick).
A family Mass will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Bloomington, MN. Arrangements are entrusted to Gill Brothers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice in Nancy's memory. www.GILLBROTHER.com.
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