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Julia Lillian Grotte

August 16, 1932 — October 6, 2014

JULIA LILLIAN (Peterson-Quick) GROTTE August 16, 1932 - October 6, 2014 Julia Lillian (Peterson-Quick) Grotte age 82, of Park Rapids, formerly of the Felton, MN area, peacefully went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 6, 2014 while residing at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Julia was born on August 16, 1932 in Park Rapids, MN to Nels and Rose (Hurley) Peterson. She grew up in the Emmaville area north of Park Rapids where she attended country school through the eighth grade. She then went on to attend high school in Park Rapids from where she graduated with the Class of 1951. Julia attended North Dakota State University where she earned her nursing degree. After college Julia felt led by God to follow him in full-time ministry. Julia was united in marriage to Lester Quick on July 4, 1964 in Park Rapids, MN. They raised cattle on a ranch near Felton, MN for many years. Julia also worked for the VA Hospital in Fargo for many years. When Lester's health failed they moved into Moorhead, MN. Following his death, Julia moved back to the Park Rapids area. She was united in marriage to Marvin Grotte on January 1, 2005 in Park Rapids. They enjoyed life together for nearly ten years, residing in Park Rapids in their home along the Fish Hook River until the time of his death in September of 2014. She loved the out doors and especially when she was younger, spent much time in the woods, hunting and trapping and on the lakes fishing. Above all else, Julia devoted her life to living for God and treasured the fellowship of other Christian believers who attended her biblically based church. Julia will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Carl (Joyce) Peterson of Park Rapids and her sister, Alice Churchill of Minneapolis, MN; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands: Lester Quick and Marvin Grotte; one brother, Morrill Peterson and one sister, Leona Magsam. Funeral services will be held 11AM Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, with visitation one hour prior to the service, Tim Pearson will be officiating. The casket bearers will be: Mark Delaney, Neal Garcelon, Benjamin Garcelon, Jerry Espeseth, Kevin Quick, and Paul Reichling. The family would like to invite you to a light lunch and fellowship immediate following the service. Interment will be made in the Ada Cemetery in Ada Minnesota. Visitation will be held at on Monday, October 13, 2014 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 PM. and one hour prior to services on Tuesday. To view the tribute or to leave on line condolences please visit www.jonespearson.com.
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