Hildegard C

Grunewald Grinnell

Hildegard Grinnell, 93, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born February 1, 1933, in Ochsenfurt (Bavaria), Germany, to Franz X. and Rosa (Schmittner) Grunewald.

She lived a life rooted in faith and family. Hildegard always enjoyed sharing stories of her home country, Germany, being in her garden, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Eustis for the past 60 years and served as church treasurer for many years. She also volunteered as a Pink Lady at Advent Waterman Hospital.

Hildegard is survived by her two daughters, Susan Myers, Patti (Greg) Mosteller; and stepson, Charlie Grinnell, Jr.; her grandchildren, Faith Myers, Stephanie (Kenyon) Wallis, Jimmy (Jill) Daugherty, Sarah (Jackson) Hamilton and Michael Grinnell; two brothers, Franz (Herma) Grunewald and Rudolf (Dorothy) Grunewald; as well as nieces and nephews, Sabine (Dieter) Grunewald Hanika, Genny Lopacinski, Jimmy (Shayna) Grunewald and Heidi (Tug) Passen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Grinnell, Sr.; grandson, Dustin V. Mosteller; stepdaughter, Marjorie Grinnell; sisters, Eleonore Grunewald and Erna Sheets; brother, Siegefried Grunewald; niece, Barbara Grunewald; and nephew, William Grunewald.

Hildegard will be laid to rest at Pine Forest Cemetery in Mount Dora following a private service. Allen J. Harden Funeral Home will handle arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice.