Kathleen Alice Grunwald

surrounded by her family.

Kathy, born on October 13, 1944 to Alice Mertz and Henry Harguth in Montevideo, MN,

immediately brought a smile and joy into the world. She was the youngest of 5 children, her

siblings Darrell, Vern, Doug and Marilyn. Kathleen graduated from MT Diablo High School in

1962.

Kathy met Bill (Grunwald) in high school and then went on to marry in 1964. Kathy and Bill were

married for 49 years and had four children, Mary Ann (who passed away at birth), Barbara,

Stacey and Bill.

She had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up a room. All that knew Kathy loved her

smile and her happiness for life. As a wife, Kathy was a true partner and always stood by her

husband’s side through thick and thin. She was a rock for her family, providing unwavering

support and love. Kathy was a dedicated mom to all of her children, raising all three of them to

go on to accomplish great things and create beautiful families of their own. Family came first

and was above all else to Kathy, a value she instilled in all those around her. Kathy taught her

children the value of hard work and the importance of treating others with kindness. Kathy was

also a thoughtful and caring friend. The hole left by her absence will be impossible to fill.

Kathy is survived by her sister Marilyn Belanger; children, Barbara Pollinger, Stacey Poirier, and

Bill Grunwald; and grandchildren, Jae, Hannah, Bryan and Katelynn.

There will be a catholic funeral service 11:30 AM on Friday, January 13th, at St. Anthony's

Catholic Church 9905 SW McKenzie St. Tigard, OR 97223.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kathy Grunwald’s name to a charity for

Parkinson’s Disease.

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout

https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Parkinson's Resources of Oregon

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=R3JAZWX9CTE6W

https://www.parkinsonsresources.org/

OHSU Brain Institute

https://www.ohsu.edu/brain-institute/about-ohsu-brain-institute

https://give.ohsufoundation.org/

Choose fund for “Oregon Brain Institute Research”