Service Information
Marcia Ann Fruck, age 94, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Obituary
Marcia Ann Fruck was born on May 4, 1924, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Alfred and Marcia (Rebstock) Stegmeier. She was baptized as an infant on August 15, 1929, at First Congregational Church in Hutchinson and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1942.
On September 4, 1943, Marcia Ann was united in marriage to Werner Fruck at their home in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with three children, Marcia, Barbara, and David. Marcia Ann and Werner resided in Hutchinson. Marcia Ann and Werner shared 72 years of marriage until the passing of Werner on August 25, 2015.
Marcia Ann worked at Hutchinson Utilities after graduation. She and Werner started the North Side Grocery in 1949 until 1956. Marcia Ann then worked at JCPenney and then returned to Hutchinson Utilities. In 1963, she started working at the Hutchinson Medical Center and continued to work there for 33 years until retiring in 1996.
Marcia Ann enjoyed Bridge and joined several clubs over the years. That was the greatest loss to her when she went blind as she couldn’t play cards anymore. She also enjoyed cross-stitch, knitting afghans, reading, and being on her computer. She loved having family around and many gatherings to see everyone grow up.
When Marcia Ann needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident of Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on July 7, 2015. She passed away there on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the age of 94 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Marcia Ann is survived by her:
Daughter, Barbara Sauter and her husband, Richard, of Ostego, MN;
Son, David Fruck and his wife, Sharon, of Monument, CO;
Son-In-Law, Larry Falling of Brownton, MN;
Grandchildren, Melissa Marcella and her husband, Mike, Terri Friebohle, Paul Falling, Mark Falling, Matt Falling, Chad Sauter, Jodi Aydt and her husband, Chris, Kelsey Coonce and her husband, Noah, Justin Fruck and his wife, Hailey, Brandon Fruck;
14 Great-Grandchildren;
Many other relatives and friends.
Marcia is preceded in death by her Parents, Alfred and Marcia Stegmeier; Husband, Werner Fruck; Daughter, Marcia Falling; Great-Grandson, Paul Falling Jr.; Sister, Beatrice Pollard and her husband, Sam; Brother, Charles Stegmeier and his wife, Mavis; Sister-In-Law, Liz Bullert and her husband, Les; Brother-In-Law, Heinz Fruck and his wife, Betty; Father-In-Law, Richard Fruck and his wife, Helen; Stepmother, Myrtle (Homme) Stegmeier.
Andy Koenig says
We have enjoyed our many visits with Marcia over the years at Harmony River.I enjoyed talking about her Redwood Falls connections as it is my hometown. Arnie had taken her to Chapel every Sunday and she always enjoyed when Jim Nelson played music also in the Chapel. She liked to hold a little rhythm instrument. She also love getting homemade cookies. We will miss her.God Bless her memory~~~~
Andy and Arnie Koenig
Monica G says
My condolences to the family . I know this is a very difficult time for you right now and no words can express how sorry I amt for your loss. Please remember that God can comfort us. So draw close to God in prayer so He can draw close to you to comfort you and to give you that peace of God that surpasses all understanding Philippians 4:6;7).May Jehovah God grant you guidance, strength at this difficult time.
Andrea Koenig says
We will miss visiting with Marcia at Harmony River. I had so many conversations with her about our Redwood Falls connections….I knew many Rebstock’s! I enjoyed bringing homemade cookies and muffins to her. Arnie took her to Sunday morning services at the Chapel and she always made sure it was Arnie who pushed her back to her room! She also loved the music at the Chapel, esp when Jim Nelson played the piano. Marcia always held a rhythm instrument. God Bless her memory~~~~
T. says
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, and would like to offer my condolences. I hope Psalm 34:18, may bring comfort as it mentions that God is close to those broken in heart. My deep regards.
John Orvis says
To Marcia’s family sorry to hear of Marcia passing – was up the last time to see her about a week ago and she was not the Marcia I knew I had not seen her for sometime – had back surgery took me awhile to recuperate from that – still in the process – and this Mn weather has not been good – anyway we did visit some – she talked a lot about the pickles she wanted me to be sure and order more for her this year – take care all Jane
Barb Plath says
Barb, I just learned your mom passed away. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Will see you and give you a hug on the 13th.