Quie, Gretchen Age 88, passed away at home on December 13, 2015. The wife of former governor, Al Quie, she died after a long struggle with Parkinson's. Gretchen is survived by her husband, Al Quie; her brother, John (Caryl) Hansen of Eden Prairie; five children, Fred (Melinda) Quivik of Houghton, Michigan, Jennie (Dave) Coffin of Fairfax, Virginia, Dan (Luanne) Quie of Greenfield, Joel (Sarah) Quie of Eden Prairie, and Ben (Virginia) Quie of St. Paul; as well as fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and in-laws, nieces and nephews, and many friends and relatives. Visitation Thursday, December 17, from 4-7 PM at David Lee Funeral Home in Wayzata, 1220 E Wayzata Blvd. Funeral service will be held Friday December 18, 11 AM at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road in Edina with visitation starting at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Lutheran World Relief, Minnesota Historical Society, Minnetonka Lutheran Church, and World Vision. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577 davidleefuneralhome.com

Published on December 17, 2015


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