Gisela Marburger Stratton was born May 11, 1936 in Bischofsheim, Germany and died March 23, 2003 in Richland, WA at the age of 66.

She was preceded death by her parents, brother, sister, and her husband Wayne. She is survived by her son, Tom Nevills; son, Jim Nevills and Julie Baisch of West Richland; daughter, Tracy and her husband Jason Bond of Covington, WA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jessica and husband Charles Hoover of North Pole, AK, Hailey Bond of Covington,WA, Thomas Cole Nevills of Corvallis, OR, and Nathan T. Nevills of West Richland, WA.

Gisela has been a long time resident of the Tri-Cities since 1956. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a great friend to all she knew. She loved to travel, fish, and camp. She enjoyed riding her moped in the summer and wintering in Arizona. She liked spending time with all her friends, playing cards and doing arts and crafts. The family would like to thank all her close friends for helping her through the good times and the bad times.

There will be a celebration of Gisela's life at Jerry's Tavern in Richland on Thursday, March 27th at 4:00pm. All family and friends are encouraged to attend, as there will be no graveside services.