Funeral, Memorial Run Set For Minnesota's Gabriele Grunewald

MINNEAPOLIS — The visitation, funeral, as well as a memorial run, have been set for Gabriele Grunewald. The professional distance runner who competed for the University of Minnesota died Tuesday after a 10-year battle with cancer.

Grunewald, 32, was born in Perham, Minnesota. She was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma — a form of cancer — in 2009. She was on both the Gophers' track and cross-country teams at that time.

"At 7:52 I said 'I can't wait until I get to see you again' to my hero, my best friend, my inspiration, my wife," Justin, Gabriele's husband, wrote on Instagram Tuesday.

"I always felt like the Robin to your Batman and I know I will never be able to fill this gaping hole in my heart or fill the shoes you have left behind. Your family loves you dearly as do your friends."

Even after treatment for her began — which included surgery and radiation therapy — Grunewald continued to compete and inspired many. She was the 2014 U.S. indoor champion in the 3,000, according to the Star Tribune.

Details for the visitation, funeral, and memorial run have been set:

A visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, at Washburn-Mcreavy Hillside Chapel (2600 19th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418).

A second visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the Basilica of St. Mary (88 17th St N, Minneapolis, MN 55403).

The funeral will be held at the Basilica from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday.

The procession Monday will go to Washburn-Mcreavy Hillside Chapel.

After the internment, there will be a one mile run/jog/walk to honor Grunewald.