Frances Merwin

 

Frances Ann Merwin, 43, of Maple Grove, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at her home.

Frances was born in New Prague on March 17, 1969, a daughter of Gilbert and Shirley Schoenbauer. She was raised on the family dairy farm and graduated from New Prague High School in 1987. She also graduated from the University of Minnesota Morris and received her Masters in Education at Bethel College. As a beloved special education teacher at Eden Prairie High School, she patiently helped and guided many students to overcome obstacles and succeed. She respected and believed in every student she worked with. Her graceful five-year battle against cancer was awe inspiring.

She is survived by sons, Maxwell and Zachary; her husband Steven; her parents; siblings Mary, Donna, Laura, Karen, Dolores, Judy, Christine and William; and grandfather Ray Valek.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Brooklyn Park, with visitation begin- ning at 8:30 a.m.

Interment was at St. Vincent’s Cemetery.

Arrangements were with the Kozlak-Radulovich Maple Grove Chapel.

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