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Cecelia Grosser Obit (Working)

Cecelia Grosser Obit (Working)

Cecelia (Grosser) Working

Working, Cecelia (Grosser) age 72, of Maple Grove. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas; parents, Charles & Florence; brothers, James and Kenneth. Survived by son, Bradley; daughter, Katherine; granddaughters, Kori and Rachel; grandson, Austin; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Wednesday March 4th at CHURCH OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL 9100 - 93rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park (763-425-2210) with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.



 
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03/02/15 09:32 AM #1    

Kathryn (Kathy) Perry (Scott)

I am so saddend to hear this. Cece was one of my best friends in high school. I was a bridesmaid in her wedding when she married Tom. I still think about some of the fun times we had, so much laughter, doing crazy things! There were six of us who hung around together and we had a blast! (Me, CeCe, Lynn Samuelson, Barbara Carlson, Barbara Sundahl and Patty Murphy). The summer after we graduated Cece, Lynn, and I were flag twirlers in the Woodrow Wilson VFW Grenadier band. We went all over the country marching in parades and having so much fun!! I remember we shook President Nixon's hand 4 times in Detroit, and marveling at the fact that he was wearing makeup! And oh, those long bus rides! Cece and I used to take the train to Chicago, just to hang out there for a week-end, and more fun was had! 

Cece got a job at the Star and Tribune, and worked her way up there. She and a friend got an apartment. The rest of us were going to college, or doing other things, and still living at home with our parents. We thought their efficiency apartment was so cool! We spent a lot of time there. One Thanksgiving Cece got a turkey from work, we all came over for a great thanksgiving dinner. The refrigerator was too small to put the turkey in, so they kept it in the oven. CeCe and her roommate ate it the next evening and got some serious food poisoning! The story goes that they didn't have a car, but were told to get to the hospital. They called a friend who lived in a downstairs apartment to see if he could take them. He said he would, but his car was in the garage, and suggested they take a cab. They said they had no cab fare.  He told them he was in bed, but he would put his pants on and come upstairs and give them some money. They waited, and waited. After a while, they went downstairs, finding that the guy they thought they called was just coming home! They had the wrong number!

After we all got married, we pretty much scattered. I saw very little of her in my "next" life, but when we did, it was like we had never been apart. At the 50th reunion we had a wonderful get together with our group, at the hotel the night before. She had cancer then, but seemed to be doing great. She did not go to the reunion because she wanted to go to a week-end event with Tom.  My one regret is that when I moved back to Mpls. to take care of my dad, I was so busy, I didn't connect with her, or anyone else for that matter. I know her soul has moved on and that she has gratefully shed the body that gave her so much trouble. All I can do is tell her in spirit, that I love her, and so appreciated her presence in my life. Happy Trails my friend, congratulatoins on a life well lived, and I know that you are continuing your journey with God at your side. Blessings and love from the deepest part of my heart, to you Cece, and to the loved ones who have been left without your presence. Your friend always, Kathy 


03/02/15 05:47 PM #2    

Linda Dyjak

So sorry to hear of CeCe's passing...during high school, we worked together at Palmer's Drug store.  We had so many great laughs.....I can still see her smile...rest in peace dear friend.


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