Thalia E. Kretzschmar, 84, of Apple Valley, (formerly of Plymouth) passed away Friday. She was born January 19, 1927 in Kiester, Minnesota to John M. and Emma Margaret (Hornaber) Wittman. She is survived by a brother Herbert Wittman (Patricia), sister Margaret Weiss (Gus-deceased), sister-in-law Gerry Wittman, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and cherished friends. Thalia was preceded in death by her husband Carl, parents, brother Robert, and sister Doris Woodworth. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM Friday, March 25 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley (952) 432-2331. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Interment is in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis. Memorials preferred.