Gloria Jean Groenke

1941 - 2024

Gloria Jean Groenke obituary, 1941-2024, Minneapolis, MN

Gloria Jean Groenke

1941 - 2024

BORN

1941

DIED

2024

Gloria Groenke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 17, 2024.
Gloria Groenke age 82, of Mpls., born in Hollywood Township, MN and raised in New Germany, MN. Gloria went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Viron and Marcella (Schmidt) Roepke and her husband of 35 years, Dale William Groenke. Survived by sons Scott (Brenda) Groenke and Craig (Christine) Groenke; grandchildren Jennifer (Alex Juenemann), Joshua, Nathaniel Yost, Ashley (Josh) Beauchamp, Dilan, Halen (Eric Kregel), and Lake; great-grandchildren Olivia and Isabelle; brothers Douglas (Sally) Roepke and Richard Roepke; sister-in-law Joan Groenke and many nieces and nephews. Service Monday, April 29 at 11am at Faith Ev. Lutheran Church, 3430 East 51st Street, Mpls. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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