Longtime Resident Passes Away

Marjorie Gratz Hunerwadel, 80, died March 18, 2012.

Born May 22, 1931, Hunerwadel lived in Temple Terrace for 35 years before moving to Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park in 1996. She lived in Gainesville during her childhood and young adult years, becoming an avid Gator fan.

Hunerwadel was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Religious Education. At various times, she was active in Girl Scouting, church work, and as a high school band chaperone. She was active in rental real estate in Tampa. At Advent Christian Village, she was a "SHINE" (Serving Insurance Needs of Elders) and Haven Hospice volunteer, and filled many other roles.

She is survived by her husband, Otto; children, Carl Hunerwadel of Westminster, CO, Lisa Jackson of Irving, TX, Anita Krismanits of Crossville, TN, and Linda Flosenzier of Rochester, NY; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Joan Brasington, of Gainesville. 

Memorial service will be at Bixler Memorial Advent Christian Village Church at Dowling Park on Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m., followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to Advent Christian Village, PO Box 40305, Dowling Park, FL 32064.