Obituary of Genevieve Pauline Knoll

Genevieve Knoll Born in Flasher, North Dakota, 8/3/24, to Julius and Clementine Bullinger, died in Tacoma, Washington, 8/29/09 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by her husband, Al, and survived by six children; Duane (Roxy), Jim (Norma), Genal (Frank) Gavaldon, Ray (Lydia), Janet (Rick Waltos), and Mary (Jeff) McKenzie. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and sisters Leona Lohstreter of Mandan, ND and Marguerite Lien of Marysville, WA. She was proud of her North Dakota German heritage and told many stories about working on the farm with her 11 sisters and 2 brothers. Genevieve retired from Nordstrom and was a member of Visitation Church for over 50 years. Her family, friends, and her faith were the cornerstone of her life, and without hesitation or reservation she equally loved every member of her family. She took pride in doing for others, keeping a clean home and having a nice yard. She was known for a good sense of humor, dancing the polka, and her German potato salad. Viewing from 1:00 pm to Rosary at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 3rd at Piper-Morley-Mellinger Funeral Home, 5436 S Puget Sound, Tacoma. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday, September 4th, at Visitation Catholic Church, South 58th & Warner St., Tacoma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Visitation School. www.pipermorleymellingerfh.com