Preceded in death by her parents Martin and Mabel Anderson; her sisters Mimi, Helen, Elna and Dorothy; and her brother Toby.
Survived by her sister Irene; her daughter Dona (Mike) Eggen; her son Roger (Elizabeth) Kjellberg; her greatly loved grandchildren – Grant, Erica, Mailee, Elysia, and James; and by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Gretchen graduated from Badger High School. She worked for many years at the Hennepin County Service Center in Brooklyn Center. Gretchen was a lovely, kind, caring and generous mother and grandmother. She also had a great love for her furry friends – Puddles and Precious. She will be greatly missed by all of us who loved and cared about her. Memorial service plans yet to be arranged.