Gerald Herbert Grunz

Gerald "Jerry" Herbert Grunz, 74, of Winona, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2012 at Winona Health.Jerry was born on August 5, 1937 in Winona to Herbert and Leone (Moorhead) Grunz. Before graduating from Winona High School, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve on January 25, 1956. After high school graduation, he completed six years with the Navy. On February 6, 1960, Jerry was united in marriage to Maria Griessdorf at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Winona.Jerry worked as a lithographer in the printing business for over 40 years before retiring from Herff Jones. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed deer hunting, walleye fishing, playing cribbage, and telling jokes. He wanted to be known as a child of God when he accepted Christ as his Savior. In August 2011, Jerry and Maria became members of Island City Baptist Church in Goodview.Jerry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maria Grunz; 4 daughters, Ava Kock of Utica, Joanie (Wes Schultz) Kronebusch of Goodview, Helen (Ron) Sutter of Lanesboro, and Andrea (Jeff) Dornbusch of Rollingstone; 12 grandchildren, Aaron, Noah, Jesse, Hannah, Isaiah, Chris, Chad, Adam, Erik, Lucas, Jackson, and Emmett; brother, James (Sandra) Grunz of California; and uncle, Homer (Hilda) Grunz of the Twin Cities. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sons-in-law, Steve Kock and David Kronebusch.A memorial service will be held at 11am on Friday, March 16, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Winona with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Fred Cruz of Island City Baptist Church in Goodview will officiate. Visitation will also be held from 4-8pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service-Hansen Goodview Chapel. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Immediately following the service, full military honors will be provided by the American Legion Leon J. Wetzel Post #9 at Windom ParkThe family prefers memorials to be designated to the Island City Baptist Church in Goodview.Please share a memory of Jerry with his family, sign the online guestbook, and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/290648