Mary G. Greiner (Normington)

life story

Devoted Wife

Mary will be remembered for her faith as a devout Catholic and for the joy she brought to the lives of her friends and family.

Mouchies, Mamu, Gram

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Mary Grace (Normington) Greiner, age 84.

After a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s, Mary was called home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Richard Sr., and her infant son Joseph. She is survived by her children: Richard Jr. (Yvette), Katherine (Chad) Molskness, and Patrick (Kelly).

Mary will also be lovingly remembered by her sixteen grandchildren: Brindi (Kent), Chelsey (Allan), Katie (Brock), Alex, Megan, Nick, Joe, Kalley, Lauren, Hanah, Jessica, Cameron, Hank, Brandon, Carson, and Parker, and five great-grandchildren.

A native of Rock Springs, WY, Mary graduated from Superior High School in 1955. She worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and eventually moved to Washington, D.C. to attend secretarial school. Mary then worked for Wyoming Governor Jack. R Gage serving in the United States Senate as a secretary during John F. Kennedy's presidency. Mary met and wed her husband, Richard Sr., before relocating to Minnesota.

Mary worked for the Robbinsdale School District, to remain close to her children. She also worked at the New Hope Kmart and Litton Industries before enjoying a long tenure at Honeywell where she retired in 2003.

A fiery spirit, quick with a one-liner, Mary will be remembered for her faith as a devout Catholic and the joy she brought to the lives of her friends and family.

memorial service

October 29, 2021

A funeral mass in memory of Mary will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at St Joseph’s Catholic Community, Historical Little Church located at 13015 Rockford Road, Plymouth.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM before the mass.

At a later date, Mary will be privately laid to rest next to her husband, Richard Sr., at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.