d Mexico to various art classes. She was also an avid animal lover and served on the board for the Almost Home Humane Society for over 20 years. Gisela is survived by her daughter, Johanna (Jeff) Bockoven of Des Moines; son, George Rettinger of Denver, CO; 3 grandchildren: Cathy Murray of Indianola, Erich Rettinger of Denver, CO, and Stewart Rettinger of San Francisco, CA; and her constant companion, her cat "Billy". She was preceded in death by her parents Milosh and Maria (Cseppera) Basaraba, her husband Dr. Andrew Rettinger, her son Peter Rettinger, and her infant sister, Elfriede Basaraba. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.