VanNatta, Gretchen A., MD age 74, of Minneapolis, MN, died unexpectedly September 15, 2014, at her home. Gretchen was born in St. Paul, MN, and earned her MD from St. Louis Univ. Medical School in 1980. She was a long standing member of the medical community serving with John Haugen & Assocs. She loved family, friends, cooking, gardening, needlework and quilting, and her adored pets, puppy Phoebe and cat Annie. She took great pleasure in the outdoors and time at the cabin. Gretchen is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Chris (Colleen) VanNatta, Kim (Geoffrey) Christianson, Amie (Chris) Gustanski, and Sean (Tracy) VanNatta. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Elika, Jasmine, Corrie, Bryn, Cole, Katy, Cade, Aidan, Jaiden, Capra, Cameron, Frances and Caleigh. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made in Gretchen's name to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, University of Minnesota. Memorial service 3 PM Friday, Sept. 19, with visitation one hour prior, in the Snyder Building at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chanassen; reception to follow. Washburn-McReavy.com Werness Brothers 952-884-8145