Gretz, Patricia Elizabeth 81, of Apple Valley, died peacefully on September 7. A woman of quiet strength, humility and determin ation, she leaves a legacy of compassion and service. Grieving the loss are her children Brian (and Suzanne), Barbara Prettyman (and Mathew) and Susan (and Mike Chutich), grandchildren Nick (and Jamie) Gretz, Andy (and Kim) Gretz, Adrianne Prettyman (and Gary Norman), Jay (and Brittany) Prettyman, Aaron Gretz, and Henry (and Riley) Prettyman. Great grandchildren Brinley, Wyatt, Taylor, Oliver, Max and Vera were the joy of Pat's life. Pat devoted her life to her family and imparted to them a deep appreciation of nature and the importance of nurturing the young. She was the go-to source of practical wisdom. A first-rate cook, her apple pie is legendary. She enjoyed lunches with her Rosemount pals, reunions with high school friends, gardening, and many hours in the stands cheering the grandkids on in baseball and hockey. Pat is preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Hildegard Von Ruden, her sister Caroline and brother Bill. She is survived by siblings Henry Von Ruden, Gerald Von Ruden, Marcella Von Ruden, Nancy Chappuis, Terri (and Denny) Brady, Kathy (and Arnie) Johnson, brother-in-law Ray Sammon and sister-in-law Cathy Von Ruden. Visitation will be held at the White Funeral Home in Apple Valley on Wednesday, September 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. Service will be held at Risen Savior Catholic Church on Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m. Private interment to follow. Memorials preferred to Twin Cities Public Television (tpt.org) or Bread for the World (bread.org), two of Pat's favorite charities. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001 whitefuneralhomes.com

Published on September 10, 2019