MARY FRANZMAN

MARY FRANZMAN

May 29, 1929-September 29, 2021

Mary Franzman, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her home with her family beside her.

A Celebration of Mary’s life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, 250 E Broadway St, Monticello, MN with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Mary Franzman was born on May 29, 1929, to Oliver and Dora (Landquist) Wanstrom in New Ulm, MN. She grew up in Gibbon, MN and graduated from high school in 1947. Mary attended Gustavus Adolphus College, Mankato State, and St. Cloud State to become an elementary teacher. Over her 30-year career, she taught children in Madelia, St. Louis Park, Gibbon, and Robbinsdale until settling in Monticello where she taught third grade in Oakwood and Pinewood Elementary schools.

On June 27, 1953, Mary married Eugene John Franzman in Gibbon. Over their 65 years of marriage, they raised six children and were blessed with 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Mary cherished spending time with her family and dear friends. She was an avid reader and letter writer for most of her life as well as a dedicated baseball fan. “Go Twins!” Mary held wonderful memories from her years of teaching and of her students. She was deeply thankful for the many wonderful friendships that filled her life.

Mary is survived by her brother, DeMar (Arlys) Wanstrom; her children, Kathy (Mike) Downie, Brad (Sandy) Franzman, Brenda (Bevin) Bernard, Greg Franzman, Suellen (Doug) Dickhausen and Diane (Mark) Olson; grandchildren, Brenda, Elizabeth, Marie, Eric, Ryan, Lukas, Zachary, Ian, Oliver, and Spencer; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Olivia, Maxwell, Brianna, Brody, Ingrid, Greta, and Arlo; other family and friends.

She is preceded by her husband; her parents; great-grandchild, Finley and great-great-grandchild, Watson.

Arrangements are with Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel, Monticello, MN.

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