1933
Marcia
2014
Marcia Margaret Gray
December 3, 1933 — November 1, 2014
Marcia Priebe Gray, age 80, of rural Pine Island, died peacefully Saturday (Nov. 1, 2014) at her home, surrounded by her family.
Marcia Margaret Priebe was born Dec. 3, 1933 in Rochester, MN to Mayo L. and Josephine M. (Hanf) Priebe. She attended the Villa Maria Academy in Frontenac, MN before graduating from Lourdes High School in 1951. While in high school, Marcia worked at her father's Deluxe Cabin Court Motel. She attended Sophie Newcomb (Ursuline) College in New Orleans where she was named Miss Congeniality and was a writer for the college newspaper. She started the first NAACP in New Orleans. Marcia married Max McGee in New Orleans, had two children and was later divorced. Marcia and her two children moved back to Rochester where she met and later married Dale J. Gray, June 27, 1959. Together they had another daughter.
In 1966 Marcia started her career with Donaldson's Department store. After Donaldson's, Marcia opened the Jefferson Travel Agency in the Rochester bus station. From there she became manager of the Rochester area AAA offices. She transitioned from the travel industry and moved into purchasing for IBM where she was the first female international buyer and contract negotiator.
When their children all graduated from high school she and Dale moved to rural Pine Island where they lived on 20 acres of open space. Marcia was able to continue her childhood passion as a horse equestrian and create a beautiful homestead that her whole family continues to enjoy. Marcia retired from IBM, continued to work as a contractor until she finally retired and remained on the her homestead until her death. Locally Marcia was involved in the Rochester Civic Theatre, President of The March of Dimes and President of the DFL Women's Club.
Survived by husband Dale J. Gray of Pine Island, MN, daughters Marla McGee (Robert McKibben) of Cave Creek, AZ, Mona McGee Olson (Guy Olson) of Eagan, MN, Dale Marie Gray (Radonovich) of Scottsdale, AZ, Grandchildren Calli, Molly & Shannon Olson, Scott (Elizabeth), Jennifer (Kevin), Bobby & D.J. Radonovich, Shannon, Sean, Shane, Kara & Eric McKibben, and 10 Great Grandchildren. Also survived by siblings Ramona Priebe Fritz, Mary Priebe Vine (Dave Vine), Joe Priebe (Diane) & Jim Priebe all of the Rochester area.
She was preceded in death by Mother and Father, Josephine M. and Mayo L. Priebe, sister Suzanne and brothers Mayo Jr. and Paul Priebe.
The memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Rochester Chapel with Rev. Randal Kasel of the Church of Saint Michael of Pine Island officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Private family burial will be in Oronoco Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Church of Saint Michael or Seasons Hospice.
1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Marcia Margaret Priebe was born Dec. 3, 1933 in Rochester, MN to Mayo L. and Josephine M. (Hanf) Priebe. She attended the Villa Maria Academy in Frontenac, MN before graduating from Lourdes High School in 1951. While in high school, Marcia worked at her father's Deluxe Cabin Court Motel. She attended Sophie Newcomb (Ursuline) College in New Orleans where she was named Miss Congeniality and was a writer for the college newspaper. She started the first NAACP in New Orleans. Marcia married Max McGee in New Orleans, had two children and was later divorced. Marcia and her two children moved back to Rochester where she met and later married Dale J. Gray, June 27, 1959. Together they had another daughter.
In 1966 Marcia started her career with Donaldson's Department store. After Donaldson's, Marcia opened the Jefferson Travel Agency in the Rochester bus station. From there she became manager of the Rochester area AAA offices. She transitioned from the travel industry and moved into purchasing for IBM where she was the first female international buyer and contract negotiator.
When their children all graduated from high school she and Dale moved to rural Pine Island where they lived on 20 acres of open space. Marcia was able to continue her childhood passion as a horse equestrian and create a beautiful homestead that her whole family continues to enjoy. Marcia retired from IBM, continued to work as a contractor until she finally retired and remained on the her homestead until her death. Locally Marcia was involved in the Rochester Civic Theatre, President of The March of Dimes and President of the DFL Women's Club.
Survived by husband Dale J. Gray of Pine Island, MN, daughters Marla McGee (Robert McKibben) of Cave Creek, AZ, Mona McGee Olson (Guy Olson) of Eagan, MN, Dale Marie Gray (Radonovich) of Scottsdale, AZ, Grandchildren Calli, Molly & Shannon Olson, Scott (Elizabeth), Jennifer (Kevin), Bobby & D.J. Radonovich, Shannon, Sean, Shane, Kara & Eric McKibben, and 10 Great Grandchildren. Also survived by siblings Ramona Priebe Fritz, Mary Priebe Vine (Dave Vine), Joe Priebe (Diane) & Jim Priebe all of the Rochester area.
She was preceded in death by Mother and Father, Josephine M. and Mayo L. Priebe, sister Suzanne and brothers Mayo Jr. and Paul Priebe.
The memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Rochester Chapel with Rev. Randal Kasel of the Church of Saint Michael of Pine Island officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Private family burial will be in Oronoco Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Church of Saint Michael or Seasons Hospice.
Visitation
NOV 5. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Service
NOV 6. 1:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
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