Grace Stratton

Grace Stratton, 88 of Parker died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Ecumen Centenial House in Apple Valley, MN. Grace Schmidt was born on February 4, 1930 at Parker, SD to Henry and Nettie (Duerksen) Schmidt. On August 6, 1950 she was united in marriage to Charles Stratton at Parker, SD. They built a new home in Parker and owned and operated Charles Stratton Ford for 37 years until they retired in 1993. They enjoyed traveling in their motorhome and for several years being snowbirds in Arizona. They were members of the First Presbyterian Church in Parker. Charles died on March 3, 2017. Grateful for having shared her life are two children, Michael of Eugene, OR and Michelle (Loren) Munns, Apple Valley, MN; a grandson Mike (Stephanie) Munns and two great grandchildren Max and Heidi; a brother Raymond and sisters Norma, Blondena, and Adella. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles, a granddaughter Elizabeth, a brothers Harry and Calvin, and sisters Leona and Alma. A graveside service will be held at Rosehill Cemetery in Parker at a later date.