Schinke (Marci), Marcella Jane 86, went to the Lord, May 19, 2020, with her loving family at her side. Marci was born July 14th, 1933 in Albert Lea, MN to Elzie and Dorothy Pierce. After graduating from Albert Lea High School Marci attended nursing school in Rochester, where she met her husband Jim and began a love story marriage lasting over 67 years. While raising their two sons (Tim and Tom), Marci earned a degree in Education from the University of Minnesota and taught high school in the Minneapolis area. Marci and Jim retired on Mille Lacs Lake, then moved to Rochester, and most recently back to Minneapolis, MN. She & Jim rarely missed an event or game that involved their boys or grandkids. Marci had a special, quick-witted bond with both of her grandchildren, James & Tara, and she loved them dearly. Over the years, Marci & Jim had many special lifelong friends including the Foss, Barrus, Jenson, Aclin, Sears & Alexander families. They spent memorable summers with the Barrus & Foss families every year at Lake Wabedo and they travelled the world together. Marci was incredibly generous and loved to give. She was known for her sense of humor, great stories, and fun-loving spirit. She enjoyed playing games with her friends and family. Marci loved being with people and they loved being with her. Marci had a strong faith in Jesus and loved to volunteer at church. We know that she is with Him now. She was well loved and will forever be missed by her surviving and adoring husband Jim Schinke; Sons: Tim (Ann) of Medina MN, Tom (Pamela) of Corona, CA; grandchildren: James (Maddie) Schinke, Tara (Adam) Dahlstrom; step grandchildren, and step great-grandchildren. Marci was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Carlyle. We are all saying "I love you" to her and can hear her reply, "Love You More" right back. A virtual memorial service will be held on Friday, June 12th at 1:00pm for close friends and family. Contact Tim or Tom for the Zoom link.