Diane Gravenish

Gravenish, Diane Ida age 75, of Maple Grove. Was born Aug. 31, 1940 to Hilda (Koenig) and Armond Gravenish. Grew up in Pine Island area. Confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island. Graduated from Pine Island High School in 1958 and from Winona State College in 1962 with a BS degree in English and Library. Taught English at Jackson, MN for 2 years, received her Media Specialist degree and was an Elementary Librarian first in Rosemount School District and then in the Robbinsdale School District, retiring there in 1996. Preceded in death by parents. She is survived by 5 sisters, Marlys (Ray) McNamara of Goodhue, Jeanette (Gary) Stephens of Mokena, IL, Nadine (Richard) Thurow of Oakdale, Mary Alice Krause (Gene Erdmann) of Lonsdale, Sandy Gravenish (Doug Majerus) of Red Wing, 2 bothers, Jon (Mary) Gravenish of Lake City, Tom (Maureen) Gravenish of Burlington, Ontario Canada; several nieces and nephews, cousins, and 2 aunts. Diane enjoyed reading, traveling, movies, live theater, going out to eat with family and friends, the Twins, Vikings and Gophers. Memorial service Friday 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Private interment. Memorials are preferred to St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Fridley or St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island.
Miller Funeral Home
Fridley 763-571-1300
www.millerfuneralfridley.com