Marjorie A. Grunewalder

A very special Lady that I and my Mom loved. she is a big part of my treasured memories of Florence Ave, and growing up in Irvington. RIP my dear Lady.

I to had Miss Grunewalder as my 1st grade teacher, Valerie, she was truly a treasurer to one and all of er students. I had recently been diagnosed as have muscular dystrophy and their was great debated as to whether I should continue in public school or "special ed" , which in those days none existing. She and many others in Florence Ave. were more than supportive of my public school education. I will always be grateful for the lessons she taught us and the kindness towards me and my classmates. A truly amazing person. Our prayers and condolences to her family.

Taught me what MYOB stood for at the age of 6. I'm 63 today.

Besides having her for first grade, my mom being a co-worker of hers, she always said she wanted to take me home in her back pocket. thing is, I weighed almost as much as she did! when I got really sick she sent fun things for me to do once I was able to sit up. last time I saw her was at my mothers funeral. at that time she still looked the same as when we had her..or close to it. that was '97. when I was in first grade she and her mom and dad let me visit them at their home while my mom worked Friday nights at 2 guys. her mom would make peanut butter cookies for the 4 of us to enjoy with milk as we watched wild, wild west. Such a sweet family and part of my 'warm-fuzzy' happy childhood memories. God bless you Miss Grunewalder

Following our 50th high school reunion, one of our classmates posted Ms Grunewalder's obituary. I remember her fondly. She was my first grade teacher at Florence Ave. School in 1957-1958. She was so kind and soft spoken. I especially remember her reading a psalm each morning following our pledge of allegiance. She had her favorites and I am sure we all had them memorized. To this day, I remember them. I remember crying one day because I didn't see my mom peek through the classroom window and Ms Grunewalder was so sweet and comforting. We were all blessed to have this fine lady provide us with a positive learning experience and unshakeaeable educational foundation. She was a treasure!