Marilyn Ann Grotendick

RICHMOND, Ind. – Marilyn Ann Grotendick, age 81, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at Friends Fellowship Community on Friday, September 23, 2016, surrounded by family, after a battle with Alzheimer's. Marilyn was born on January 8, 1935, in Nebraska to August and Mary Beller Foltz. During the Dust Bowl, Marilyn moved to Richmond as a small child with her family, including two brothers and two sisters, Bill, Harry, Donna, and Carol. Marilyn was a 1953 graduate of Richmond High School. In 1957, Marilyn married Jerry D. Vance. Jerry was killed in Vietnam in 1972, leaving Marilyn with three children, Rick, Linda, and Leanne. In 1974, Marilyn married Bill Grotendick, bringing his daughter, Susan, and son, Jon, into the new family. Marilyn worked as the office manager for Gary Brown, DDS and for Bob Gilman of Edward Jones. She and Bill retired in 1999 and for the past 17 years split their time between Richmond and Naples, Florida. They were members of both Central United Methodist Church in Richmond and North Naples United Methodist Church in Florida. Marilyn enjoyed traveling, reading, flower arranging, bridge, golf, and tennis. Marilyn is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Bill Grotendick; children, Rick Vance, Linda (Terry) Brammer, Leanne (Roger) Whirley, and Susan (Mike) Schmutte; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Harry Foltz of Richmond; sister, Donna Stier of Richmond; nieces; nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Vance; parents; sister, Carol Foltz; and brother, Bill Foltz. A memorial visitation for Marilyn Ann Grotendick will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at First English Lutheran Church, 2727 East Main Street, Richmond. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at First English Lutheran Church with Pastor John Walker, Pastor Chip Belanga, and Pastor Terry Brammer officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46209-4830. Visit www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com to share a favorite memory or for more information.

Marilyn Ann Grotendick

January 8, 1935 - September 23, 2016