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Maria "Mary" Potyondy

November 4, 1926 — March 25, 2019

Maria "Mary" Potyondy

Maria "Mary" Potyondy, age 92 of Plymouth, passed away March 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Oskar Potyondy and parents, Andreas and Katharina Waldherr. Survived by daughter, Christina Potyondy (Wayne Smith); granddaughters, Alyson Potyondy-Smith (Heather Spear) and Andrea Potyondy-Smith (R.J. Ochmann); nephews, Stephan Potyondy (Marion), John Potyondy (Edie), David Potyondy (Lianne Knych); many grand nieces, grand nephews and friends.

Maria, Oskar and Christina emigrated from Hungary in 1949. She worked for Munsingwear for 23 years, leaving as a supervisor in 1973, when she and Oskar purchased a motel they ran together until their retirement. Maria was self-reliant, creative and resourceful.  She volunteered for many organizations including St. Therese of New Hope for 31 years, North Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph the Worker Church and numerous craft events for charity. Her sense of humor, generosity and graciousness will be greatly missed.


Mass of Christian Burial

The Church of St. Joseph the Worker
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  • 7180 Hemlock Lane North,
    Maple Grove, MN 55369
  • Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church
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