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Connie Mae (Roessler) Gray
Connie Mae (Roessler) Gray, age 80, of Winnebago, MN, formerly of Minnesota Lake, MN, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, AZ. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Peace United Church of Christ in Minnesota Lake. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:00 PM at Peace United Church of Christ in MN Lake, MN, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Peace Cemetery following the funeral service on Friday. Memorials are preferred to Peace UCC.
Connie Mae was born Sept. 26, 1941 in Flora Township, Renville Co., MN, the daughter of Warren and Adeline Mae (Manthei) Schafer. Connie graduated high school and attended St. Paul Bible College in Minneapolis. She married Milo Roessler June 15, 1962, and to this union 2 children were born, Brad and Lori. Milo and Connie were married for 49 years before he preceded her in death in 2011. Connie was a waitress for many years and enjoyed her job in hospitality, making friends daily where ever she went. Connie met Larrie Lee Gray and they were married June 13, 2015. The couple wintered in Arizona, where they enjoyed many live shows and spending time with friends.
Connie loved music. Connie taught piano to many students through the years. She loved playing the organ and piano for all sorts of special occasions; playing at area nursing homes and anywhere she was needed. Connie was known for serenading her family and friends on their birthdays. She was involved in singing groups in Minnesota and Arizona. She even made a solo CD recording of all her favorite selections. Connie was a long-time member and regular Sunday organist at Peace UCC church in Minnesota Lake, where she played for 56 years.
Connie is survived by her husband Larrie Gray of Winnebago, MN; 1 son: Brad Roessler (Julie Marsden) of North Mankato, MN, 1 daughter: Lori (Nick) Tally of Minneapolis, MN; 2 grandchildren: Christopher Juliar (Myrna Peterson) of Faribault, MN, and Courtney Juliar (Travis Rose) of San Tan Valley, AZ; 3 great-grandchildren: Milo, Lydia and Vivian Juliar of Faribault, MN; siblings: Wendy (Dave) LaFavor of North Mankato, MN, Jerome Schafer of Madison Lake, MN, and Mark Schafer of Winchester, CA; brother-in-law: Bob (Aoltie) Roessler of Minnesota Lake, MN; sister-in-law: Shirley (Dale) Ashpole of Mankato, MN; along with many nieces and nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and first husband Milo (2011); and several other loving family members.
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To Larrie, Brad, Lori, Wendy & all of Connie’s family you have my heartfelt sympathy. Connie & her lively spirited music will be missed by many. Just knowing Connie created memories. For me it was those years we played organ & piano together at church. To watch her pour her heart out singing ( and playing piano) with the a cappella group here in Arizona was a joy.
Cherish your memories.
I am shocked & saddened by the passing of Connie. She was my right-hand woman when I served as pastor at Peace church. She was a joy & brightened so many lives. Her up-beat, positive attitude lifted many lives as well. To Peace Church, family & friends I grieve with you all & hold us all in prayer. What an honor to have known & worked with Connie.
Sincere Sympathy to Connie’s Family. She was such a WONDERFUL talented gal. Always took time to have a friendly chat. She was BEAUTIFUL inside & out. 🌸❤🌸
So sad to hear about the passing of Connie. She was such a fun lady to talk to. She was my daughters first piano teacher when she was young. Always enjoyed her.
Connie was a wonderful friend to my Mom and myself…she was indeed a beautiful woman…she will be sorely missed 😥
I think about Connie, and I think of the word JOY. Her heart was full of gratitude and song, and it showed when she greeted you. I met her about eight years ago through Larry, her husband and was intrigued at her sweet presence. I was glad I saw her fairly often, and there is no doubt God was at work in her. She made people feel welcomed, and I bet she was an awesome waitress! She played piano and sang full of delight in her daily life and in her Lord and Savior. Now I can see how her heart grew to have such a sweetness. I am much younger than she, and I thank God for her loving example for me. I will miss Connie.
I am so sorry to hear of Connies passing. Sympathies to Larry and all family. Connie worked for me at LynDels Cafe in Mapleton, Mn. for many years. She was always upbeat and happy go lucky person. She loved music wheather it was playing , singing, or teaching that brought her much pleasure. She will be missed.
The Danube Class of 1959 sends sympathy to the family of Connie. She will be missed at any future reunions.
You’re all in my thoughts and prayers!! Connie was such a fun loving lady!! We had so much fun over the years, started while working at cooks table! 💕
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Sorry to hear about your mom. I have many memories of her coming over to my mother with my aunt Theresa’s
Thinking of you and your family at this time
A beautiful soul, such a kind person! Always enjoyed talking with her! She will be missed by many but her music will live on…
A fun memory I have of Connie is my Uncle Warren and Aunt Adeline came with their family to visit us in Milton Freewater, Oregon. My Dad, Connie’s Uncle was the pastor at a little church there and he had Connie play the piano while they were visiting. Connie was playing the piano with a very large ring on her finger and all of a sudden she reached over and took the ring off and just threw it on the floor without missing a beat. After church she went back and found it. That was always so impressive to me that she could do that and she just kept going with the song she was playing. She was extremely talented.
Was so sorry to read Connie has passed! You will probably remember me as Jeanette Reek. Or maybe know my brother Arden. My thoughts are with you and family. my husband passed away in 2018- hard to lose a spouse and someone in the family. My thoughts are with you all. Jeanette Gens