Service Information
Amanda K. Fast, age 45, of Plymouth, Minnesota, formerly of Hutchinson, Minnesota, daughter of Jim and Diane Fast, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in St. Anastasia Catholic Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Obituary
Amanda Kay Fast was born on February 15, 1980, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of James “Jim” and Diane (Stelten) Fast. Amanda was baptized as an infant on March 16, 1980, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 21, 1996, both at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1998, where she participated on the basketball, cross country, and track team. Amanda furthered her education at Brown Institute in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, receiving her degree in visual communications.
Amanda resided in Plymouth, Minnesota, and was currently employed as an Accounts Receivable Lead with Rise Baking Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She had previously worked for 12 years at Sports Authority in Burnsville, Minnesota, and also CH Robbinson, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Amanda loved traveling, snowboarding, dancing, hanging out with friends, watching movies, and reading. She had traveled around the world, had been skydiving, loved volunteering, and participated in charity runs, and enjoyed everything Halloween. Amanda had a love for high heel shoes, big hoop earrings, hats, HIIT class at Anytime Fitness. She had a contagious laugh, bright smile that could fill the room with joy, and a loyal heart. Amanda was thoughtful and reliable, always showing up for everyone’s life events. She cherished spending time with her family and friends.
Amanda passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after emergent complications from a rare cancer.
Blessed be her memory.
Amanda is survived by her:
Parents, Jim and Diane Fast of Hutchinson, MN;
Sister, Melissa Ketcher and her husband, Shad of Hutchinson, MN;
Brother, Shawn Fast and his wife, Mindy of Sauk Rapids, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, McKenzie Ketcher and her husband, Bennett Minnie, Grant Ketcher, Ellie Ketcher, Jackson Fast, and Nolan Fast;
Many other relatives and friends.
Amanda is preceded in death by her Grandparents, John and Grace Fast, and Lester and Evelyn Stelten; Several Aunts and Uncles.
The family would like to thank the staff at Abbott Northwestern Hospital for the care they provided to Amanda. Thank you to all who have supported us during this difficult time. Amanda will be missed dearly by many. She is now on the highest summit of peace and happiness with the most breath-taking view. God took one of the good ones way too early. Fly High Amanda!
Shawn Spoden says
My sincere condolences to all of you.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Shawn.
Susan Griep says
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Diane.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Sue.
Chris Milbrand says
So very sorry Diane and Jim. Our deepest condolences.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Chris.
Kevin and Val Severson says
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Praying for you all.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Kevin and Val.
Renae Meyer says
Jim & Diane and Family – I am so sorry to hear of Amanda’s passing. Peace and Love to you all. Renae & Doug and Family
Fast Family says
Thank you for the sympathy and thoughts Renae.
Sheila Jaster says
So sorry for your loss Jim and family.
Sheila Jaster (HTI)
Fast Family says
Thank you for the sympathy and thoughts Sheila.
Jeremy Westby says
Amanda was a fun and free spirit, for certain. My condolences to all who knew and loved her well.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Jeremy.
Fern Hoff says
Jim and Diane, please accept my sincere sympathy.
Fast Family says
Thank you for the sympathy and thoughts Fern.
Cheryl Froemming-Reece says
My thoughts and prayers to your family. Peace and comfort to guide you thru this time of sadness. My deepest deepest sympathies.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Cheryl.
Robert & Cindy Stelten says
Jim and Diane and dear family. Your Amanda was a beautiful young woman and we were so fortunate to have her as our dear little niece for 45yrs. A dear little cousin to our children and the whole Stelten family. She always had a special smile and a genuine kind heart, we had such fun and great memories together as we gathered at Grandma and Grandpa’s house.
She will be missed very much. Our Condolences. Hugs to you all dear family
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Butch and Cindy.
Josh Fasching says
I knew Amanda in High School, and she had an infectious smile and laugh. I always knew when she was coming down the hall 🙂 RIP Amanda
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Josh.
Dallas Ziemann says
Jim & Diane and Family
Please accept my sincere sympathy
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Dallas.
SANDY WRIGHT says
Deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in knowing Amanda is with the Lord. Keeping you in my prayers. Sandy Wright
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Sandy.
Bev and Steve Czmowski says
So sorry for your loss Diane and Jim. Amanda was too young. May you have many great memories.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Bev and Steve.
Dusty Duval says
Amanda made this world a better place. She will be missed. We were friends in highschool.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Dusty.
DeAnn Mickolichek says
Jim and family very sorry for your loss sending prayers for your family.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Deann.
Peter and Elaine Gillen says
Just heard about Amanda’s passing. Praying for your family to have God’s grace and strength to get through this difficult, sad time. Our thoughts are with you Jim,Diane and family.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Peter and Elaine.
Kari Pepelnjak says
Jim, Diane, Melissa and Shawn. Wishing you peace, comfort, and strength as you remember your beautiful girl, Amanda. I feel very blessed that she was my cousin and will always remember her laughing at grandma‘s table with a big smile. You’re in my thoughts and prayers today and always!
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Kari.
Cheng Thao says
Amanda was a great person to work with, hard working and full of joy. Her last words to me were in case she doesn’t get a chance to say it but to congratulate me on my baby girl. I’m blessed to have known Amanda.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Cheng.
Cathy Bates says
My condolences to the family. I worked with Amanda at Rise; I’ll miss seeing her in the office and hearing her laugh. May God’s light shine upon you at this sad time.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Cathy.
Deb Evans says
Jim, Diane, Melissa, and Shawn-
Hugs to you all during this difficult time. Mandy will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Deb.
Terry and Kathy Froemming says
Jim and Diane and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Amanda’s passing. We remember her from our CCD class at St. A’s; she was truly a bright presence. God’s blessings to all of you.
Terry and Kathy Froemming
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Terry and Kathy.
Zahra Olaad says
My deepest condolences to all of you. Amanda was a great co-worker and I am wishing you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Zahra.
Mary Ann Dettman says
Jim and Diane, Melissa and Shad, and the entire Fast family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you for the loss of Amanda. May God give you peace and comfort.
Glenn and Mary Ann Dettman
Fast Family says
Thank you for your sympathy and thoughts Mary Ann.
Al and Arlis Feser says
We are so sad to hear of Amanda’s too-early passing. May God bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead as Amanda indeed flies high!