Service Information
Martin “Bud” E. Muetzel, age 94, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, at the church.
Mass will be livestreamed via https://www.stanastasia.net/category/live-stream/
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Donations preferred to the American Heart Association or the Wounded Warriors Project.
Obituary
Martin “Bud” Edward Muetzel was born on June 14, 1931, in Morton, Minnesota. He was the son of Edwin and Minnie (Kreft) Muetzel. Bud was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at West Lynn Church in Lynn Township, rural Hutchinson. He received his education in Atwater, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Atwater High School Class of 1949.
Bud entered active military service in the United States Air Force on June 29, 1951, in Kandiyohi, Minnesota, and served his country during the Korean War. He was stationed in Alaska. He received an Honorable Discharge on June 28, 1955, at Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna, Tennessee, and achieved the rank of Airman First Class (A1C).
On July 24, 1952, Bud was united in marriage to Delores Bernardy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Seaforth, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with seven children, Arlene, Martin, Monica, Mark, Faye, Bruce, and James. Bud and Delores farmed with their family in Lucan, Minnesota. In 1965, they moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota, where Bud worked as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service until his retirement on July 26, 1991. They shared 73 years of marriage.
Bud was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. He was also a member of the Hutchinson American Legion Post #96 and the Hutchinson Knights of Columbus Council #4797.
Bud enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, and golfing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Bud passed away on May 16, 2026, at Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson at the age of 94 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Bud is survived by his:
Wife, Delores Muetzel of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Arlene Mahoney and her husband, John of Cottage Grove, MN,
Martin Muetzel of LaPorte, TX,
Monica Marcellus and her husband, Mark of Burnsville, MN,
Mark Muetzel and his wife, Nancy of Hutchinson, MN,
Faye Lomen and her husband, Douglas of Crystal Lake, IL,
Bruce Muetzel and his wife, Amy of Brownton, MN,
James Muetzel and his wife, Darlyn of Hutchinson, MN;
15 Grandchildren;
27 Great-grandchildren;
Sister, Dorothy Hoffman of Eagan, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Bud is preceded in death by his Parents, Edwin and Minnie Muetzel; Sisters, Bernice Olson and her husband, Burton, Ruth Solmonson and her husband, Lloyd; Brother, Arnold Muetzel; and Brother-in-law, Robert Hoffman.
Donations are preferred to the American Heart Association or the Wounded Warriors Project.
James Rohlik says
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family.
Warren Hoernemann says
Sorry to hear about Bud I worked side by side with him for twenty years. We were known as the Lee brothers Ugh and Home. Great man
Maria Bernardy Maria Bernardy says
I had to read that twice. I get it, and that sounds like something Bud would say and enjoy.
Theresa Gulbranson says
Me too. 🙂
Arlene R Mahoney says
I had to laugh when I read this, because I remember him talking about the “Lee” brothers. Thanks for the memory.
Bruce T Muetzel says
So funny. Definitely Dad. Thanks Warren
Diane templin says
All my condolences to all Family members. May the Lord guide you through this difficult time. God Bless You All
Judy Anderson says
Mark and Nancy,
So sorry for your loss.
Thought and prayers to your family.
Judy Anderson
Leroy and Darlene Karg says
Delores and family
Sad to see that Bud has passed away
I also worked with him. His smile was contagious, along with the mischievous twinkle in his eye. He loved the Spring and the baby chicks that were delivered to the post office
Our Sincere Sympathy
Leroy and Darlene Karg
Arlene R Mahoney says
Thanks for this lovely memory. Arlene(Muetzel)Mahoney
Charlie and Kim Schimmelpfennig says
Our sympathies to the family.
Stacy Hammer says
Our sympathies to Delores and her family. We always enjoyed visiting with Bud and that mischievous smile he would have when he saw us. May God bless you with all your wonderful memories and bring you peace at this difficult time.
Theresa Gulbranson says
RIP Uncle, Bud. Prayers to the Muetzel and Bernardy families.
You were always a great host at your kids graduation parties and weddings.
Shirley (Baumann) Paulson says
My sympathies to Bud’s family. I worked with Bud for a number of years at Hutchinson post office. Other workers will remember him commenting on delivering “mouse mattresses”. A good worker and all-around good guy.
Jo Moldestad Reck says
To the family of Martin (Bud) Muetzel~
I would see he and Delores sitting in the sunroom at the Pines whenever I went there to visit my mom. I’d always ask him about you, Marty! Your family was blest to have such a kind, hardworking father who was very proud of all of you kids! You have my sincere sympathy, although we all know he is at peace watching down on you from up above~
Art and Mary Hoffman says
So sorry to hear about your dad. Hugs and prayers
PEGGY RANNOW says
Mark and family, so sorry to hear that your Dad passed. may he rest peace. Mark, I never knew you came from such a large family! My sincere sympathy
PEGGY RANNOW says
Mark and family. I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. May he RIP