Gretchen Elizabeth (Fowler) Wullner, 93 of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Monday, June 8, 2009 at Crestview Acres Nursing Home.  A brief memorial service will be from 2 until 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2009 at Kingston Hill, located at 202 12 ^th Street NW.  A Celebration of Life will be from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. Friday at Kingston Hill.  Please come and share your memories with the family.  Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Gretchen was born August 30, 1915 in Lewistown, Montana, the daughter of Frank and Mabel (Parrott) Budweiser.  Gretchen was all about being around people.  She wanted everyone to be happy and have full stomachs.  She loved her family and often would play card games and cribbage.  She loved talking to young people and was an animal lover.

Gretchen is survived by nine children, Jeanette (Ray) Black, Raymond (Nancy) Harvey, Jerome (Lucy) Harvey, Penny Harvey, Pat Fowler (Julie Kruser), Mike (Connie) Fowler, Coleen (Greg) Kint, Tim (Joyce) Fowler, and Deb (John) McCracken; 20 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Little Paws Dog Rescue, P.O. Box 14, Mt. Vernon, 52314, or your favorite charity in her memory.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Cynthia Squires, Kingston Hill, Crestview Acres, and Mercy Hospice for all they have done.