Grotjohn Ethel M. (1920-2005)
GROTJOHN, CURRIE, SIEBRECHT, FRANZKOWIAK, BRASS
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 3/4/2010 at 18:24:48
Ethel M. Grotjohn - Aug. 24, 1920 - Mar. 31, 2005
Ethel M. Grotjohn, age 84, of Storm Lake, Iowa, and formerly of Schaller, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake after a lengthy illness.
Ethel was born on August 24, 1920, in Schaller, the daughter of Roy and Martha (Siebrecht) Currie. Ethel attended and graduated from the Schaller High School in 1937. While in high school, Ethel played basketball; she also entered a state typewriting competition along with two teammates—and the trio won the state championship.
On August 17, 1941, Ethel was united in marriage to Harold William Grotjohn at the home of her parents in rural Schaller. Their union was blessed with four children. Ethel was a devoted mother who loved her family and treasured the time she spent with them. The family lived and farmed east of Schaller. Ethel enjoyed needlework, gardening, canning and attending various club activities. She and Harold enjoyed watching baseball games together. The family attended country church at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ.
In 1980, Harold and Ethel retired from farming and moved to the city of Schaller. In 2000, Harold and Ethel moved to Wel-Life Assisted Living in Alta, Iowa; in 2002, they moved to Sunset Knoll in Aurelia, Iowa, and in 2003, the couple moved to Methodist Manor in Storm Lake.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Harold of Storm Lake; son Dean Grotjohn and wife Betty of Apple Valley, Minnesota, son LaDon Grotjohn of Schaller, son Gary Grotjohn and wife Linda of Schaller and daughter Carolee Franzkowiak and husband Paul of Schaller. Grandchildren include: Sander Grotjohn and wife Anissa of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Peter Grotjohn and wife Jessica of Storrs, Connecticut, Deena Grotjohn of Apple Valley, Minnesota, Amy Brass and husband Jory of Lansing, Michigan, Jeni Grotjohn of Storm Lake, and Leah, Lynn and Nick Franzkowiak of Schaller. Great-Grandchildren are Cameron and Noah Grotjohn of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Ethel has two brothers who mourn her passing, Wilbur Currie and wife Evelyn of Schaller and Delbert Currie of Storm Lake as well as nieces, nephews, many other relatives, and a host of friends.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter-in-law Linda Darlene Grotjohn, the wife of LaDon.
Funeral Services will be Monday, April 4, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in rural Schaller with Reverend Henry Huddleston and Pastor Doug Corlew officiating. Burial will be in the Schaller Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call on Sunday, April 3, 2005, from 2-5:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller where family present from 3-5:00 p.m.
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