December 31, 1951 - September 2, 2015
Marilynn Kay Grambsch
(nee, Francis)
Age 63, of Minnetonka passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Proud member of United Commercial Travelers of America. ARCA Inc. lost their unofficial “Director of First Impressions”. Survived by loving husband, Richard Grambsch; children, Forrest (Gina) Smith, Shasta Hennepin Smith, JoAnn (Edward) Adams and Christopher (Amanda) Grambsch; grandchildren, Sierra, Mariah, and Isabelle Smith, ALiA Koenig and David Briley, Amanda Adams, Natalie and Alexander Grambsch; siblings, David (Jean) Francis, Edward (Nancy) Francis, Brian (Paula) Francis, Barb (Pat) Landis, Patsy (Bill) Jones, and Connie Tielli; and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Franklin and Patricia Francis; and brothers, Craig Francis and Bradley Francis.
She will always be loved and missed by all.
Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
11:30 AM
Visitation 1 hour prior
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Thank you mom for not just being a mom but a best friend. I love you so much.
She was a kind and loving person, as well as a grandma, mom, and more.
Thank you for fighting a strong battle. You are and will always be amazing. Thank you allowing me the gift of time to share moments with you that I will cherish forever and letting me know it is ok to smile even when times are sad. I will miss you but I know I will see you again as if time has never passed. Let your kindness pass to Jay, Shasta and Joann forever. I love you big sister.
Thank you for giving me a smile everyday I came through the door. I started out as a temp and became full time and you treated me no difference, only with kindness and love. We had stories for each other everyday. I thank God for allowing me to have known you. I will see you one day and we will go have that tropical drink under the palm tree, laughing our heads off. Love you always.
Thank You for everything, you have been a good friend. Always with a big smile. You will be missed.
Marilynn had the extraordinary ability to make everyone feel at home as soon as they passed through ARCA’s front door. She calmed the nerves of job candidates, treated every visitor with the utmost respect, and had a kind word for each employee who passed her desk. She was our Director of First Impressions, and she was our friend. We will miss Marilynn beyond measure.
May I always remember her Grace, her courage her love. I will wake each day with the loss and hope of seeing her again. See will always be in my kindness to others each day! I will miss her like no other my loving big sister!
We lived next to Marilyn and her family in Navy Housing in Guam. She was a great neighbor, friendly and lots of fun. May she rest in peace.