Mary H. Gronenthal, 67, of Fremont, NE, formerly of Genoa, NE, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2021, at her home.
Mary was born February 21, 1954, in Humphrey, NE, to Stanley and Jeanette (Dohmen) Foltz. She married Joseph Gronenthal on August 7, 1971, in Norfolk, NE. They resided in Genoa, NE the last 10 years before recently moving to Fremont.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and loyal friend. She loved those around her and never met a stranger. She was known for her generosity, and willing to give anything she had. Her grandchildren always went home with toys, trinkets, and extra spending money from grandma. Mary had a sense of humor, even in her final moments. Most of the time her family laughed along with her because of her infectious laugh. Mary loved her children, camping, Pepsi, butterflies, and angels. Her grandchildren gave her great joy. She would always reply to their “I love you with “I love you more”. Mary and Joe had a special marriage. This August would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. They made a vow, before their God, to be committed to one another until death parted them. It was a vow they held sacred, and a vow that held true.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph of Fremont; son, Brian (Shelli) Gronenthal of Omaha; daughters, Heather (Michael) Closser of Lincoln, Lori Gronenthal of Omaha, Kayla (Arjay) Johnson of Hastings, and Kimberly (Michael) VanBuskirk of Fremont; brothers, Jeff (Pam) Foltz of Hoskins, NE, and John Foltz of Sioux Falls, SD; sisters, Shirley Freiburghouse of Norfolk, and Beverly (Arnie) Rohrer of Winnetoon, NE; and 15 grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley Foltz and Jeanette Dohmen and parents in law, Gerhard and Frances Gronenthal; son in law, John Czapla; and brother, Marvin Foltz.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM, Friday, June 11, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church and continue one hour prior to the service on Friday. Private family burial will be held in Humphrey, NE.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.