Theodore Frank Pokrzywinski

Theodore F. Pokrzywinski, 89, of Grand Forks, ND died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 in Valley Eldercare Center, Grand Forks, ND. Theodore Frank Pokrzywinski was born on July 3, 1924 in Warsaw, ND the son of Frank and Clara M. (Kapliczna) Pokrzywinski. Theodore grew up in Warsaw and attended school in the convent there. He married Frances Lucille Anderson on November 27, 1945 in Warsaw, ND. They farmed in Warsaw before moving to Grand Forks where Theodore had various jobs and retired as a custodian in the school system in 1986. Theodore enjoyed watching Twins baseball, dancing, outdoor yard work, green plants, horseshoes and outdoor grilling. He also enjoyed greeting people in Polish to those that understood. He was a member of the Eagles Club and Holy Family Catholic Church. Theodore is survived by his wife, Frances; children, Peggy (Bob) Adair, Mary (Bill) Leadens, Jule (Tom) Laughlin, Ruth (Mike) Grzadzieleski, Ted (Sherri) Pokrzywinski, Debbie (Terry) Allen, Frank Pokrzywinski, and Christopher (Amy) Pokrzywinski; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Lynn A. Pokrzywinski; siblings, Michael, Johanna, (infants)Adam and Adelia, Florian, Ben, Susanna, Edward, Harry, Isabelle and Sophia; half brothers and sisters; Marianne, John, Walter, Elizabeth and Vincent. A mass of Christian burial will take place, Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM in Holy Family Catholic Church, 1018 18th Ave. South, Grand Forks. Visitation will be for one hour before the service in the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.