Amelia Mae Eads was born March 9, 1927, in McKendree, West Va., to Charles Nelson and Frances Amelia (Bonar) Eads. She attended Beckley West Virginia High School where her high school graduation picture had the caption “As sweet as the day is long.” On Sept. 11, 1949. Amelia was united in marriage to Philip Gronewold in Alvon, West Va. She moved to Minnesota where she helped Phil farm their entire life in the Lewisville area until retiring in 1988. Amelia was a lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 561 where she also served as president. She belonged to the Ladies Aid, was a leader with the 4-H as well as the Blue Birds. In later years she enjoyed traveling to England, Germany, and many states including Alaska to visit family. Amelia and Phil spent many years wintering in San Juan, Texas. Amelia is survived by her two daughters, Jeanne (Bevan) Burroughs of Pflugerville, Texas, and Wendy Woller (Brad) of Stewart, Minn.; two sons, Kerry (Linda) Gronewold of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Larry (Peggy) Gronewold of Altavista, Va.; daughter-in-law, Anna Gronewold of Lake Crystal, Minn.; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Master Sergeant Philip Gronewold; one son, Chet; five grandchildren; and her twin sister, Ada Williams.

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