Gretchen Berenice Beede Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Gretchen Berenice Beede of Waconia, Minnesota is shared. Gretchen, born on November 16, 1935 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on August 3, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband David R. Beede; her parents, Dr. John W. Lowe and Mildred L. Lowe; her parents-in-law, Raymond W. Beede and Margaret Beede; and her sisters, Barbara Dunlap (Howard), Janice Robertstad (Gordy) and Phyllis Huestad (William).
She is survived by: her son Dr. Scott D. Beede; her daughter-in-law Sharon J. Beede (Zimmerman); her daughter Christine M. Swee; her son-in-law Karl M. Swee; her grandchildren, Dr. Colin K. Swee (Angela Gifford), Matthew S. Beede, Lauren G. Swee and Aaron C. Beede; and her siblings-in-law, Donald B Beede and Anita L Beede. She is also survived by relatives and friends.
