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Gretchen Goetsch Obituary
Gretchen C. Goetsch, 59, of Menomonie, was lifted into her Heavenly Father's arms on April 23, 2015 at The Neighbors of Dunn County, with hospice and surrounded by family. She was born on Aug. 16, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minn. to Earl and Virginia (Kuring) Gierke. Her faith-centered life began with her baptism at Christ Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and continued with her confirmation at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Menomonie.
Throughout her adult life, Gretchen was an active member of St. Paul's, teaching Sunday School to pre-school children, Vacation Bible School and Lutheran Pioneers for girls. In 1984, she was married to Michael Goetsch, who preceded her in his passing, as did her father.
Gretchen is survived by her mother, Virginia; and by her loving children and grandchildren, Ginnie (John) Prechel and their children Olivia, Oliver and Ofelia, and Nicholas, all of Menomonie. She is also survived by her siblings, Timothy (Judith Burgess) of Appleton, and their children, Ryan (Rithie Luna) and their daughter Kimberly, Andrew, Molly, Laura, Kevin and Lily; Martin (Margaret Wild) of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania and Martin's son Thomas (Sarah Arriola) of Redwood City, Calif. and their daughter Olivia; Rebecca (Frank) Dosch of Prior Lake, Minn. and their children, Christina and Eric; and Christopher of St. Paul, Minn. and his children, Brittany (Mike) Morrison and their daughters, Lucy and Eleanor, Alex and Makenzie, along with many more relatives and friends.
A celebration of Gretchen's joyful entry into her Heavenly home will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church gymnasium, with Pastor Brett Voigt officiating. There will be visitation in the gymnasium from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Menomonie will follow. Memorials in her name will be gratefully accepted at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.
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