Gretchen Oines

The Oines Family is so very dear to my heart. Lots of memories are stored there with them sharing some of the best ones. Gretchen was beautiful inside as well as outside. Her smile and gentle laugh were uplifting; her voice was always soft and sweet. We had annual summer picnics with another couple - a reunion of sorts. She made a great 'green' salad that got me to not dislike avocados so much. It was a blessing to see the glow in Gretchen's eyes as she watched their sons grow up and move forward in life. She and her husband were a very loving couple; we missed them when they moved from Wauzeka to Mt. Horeb but rejoiced that they could spend more time with family there. As you walk with Jesus, Gretchen, look down upon all of us who will always love you. Until we meet again, dear friend....

I worked the night shift with Gretchen for many years. An excellent nurse, always calm and willing to share a laugh. Bless you Gretchen you are an angel now.

Joel, On behalf of the Nicholas family, I want to express our sympathy on the passing of your wife. I did not know her but trust that she was a gem, knowing that she was part of your family. We all have so may great memories of our family times together so many years ago in Clear Lake-and I know that my parents considered your folks at the very top of couples they enjoyed special times with. I remember Peggy as such an independent soul who always had an impish smile on her face and of course I saw Allan nearly every time I went to the village—and he even chased turkeys with us one summer at the farm! Dad passed in 2021 and Mom will celebrate her 97th birthday in May. We have 3 kids and 7 grandkids all of whom live in Clear so we are blessed. I pray that God will bless you and keep you, that He will make His very face to shine upon you and be gracious to you as you grieve the loss of your wife—and pray that He will give you a peace that passes all understanding. Greg Nicholas

I knew Gretchen from her time as a nurse at the hospital in Boscobel when I worked as a Police Officer for the City of Boscobel. Gretchen was always calm even in the middle of chaos she remained that way, which was an incredible trait to have and made her a great nurse. Rest easy Gretchen. My sympathy goes out to her family.

I worked with Gretchen for many years if Boscobel Hospital. I even assisted with the birth of her son Sam. I loved working with Gretchen. I looked forward to see what new word and its meaning that Gretchen would bring in for us all to learn. I still remember the first word she brought in was “plethora”. Every time I use that word or heard that word over the last several years, it always reminded me of Gretchen. She was a great nurse, mentor, teacher, listener, and friend. she will be missed.