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Merlin C. Nass

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Merlin C. Nass, age 71, husband of Jane, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Military Honors by Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.

Visitation/Gathering
Peace Lutheran Church
400 Franklin Street SW
Hutchinson, MN
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Service
Peace Lutheran Church
400 Franklin Street SW
Hutchinson, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Cemetery
Peace Lutheran Cemetery (Hutchinson)
205th Drive
Hutchinson, MN
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Obituary

Merlin Charles Nass was born on December 2, 1952, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Harold and Mildred (Schmeling) Nass. Merlin was baptized as an infant on December 19, 1952, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 19, 1967, both at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1971. Merlin furthered his education in Minneapolis, Crookston, and Hutchinson.

Merlin entered active military service in the United States Air Force on June 28, 1971, and served his country during Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on October 12, 1972, at McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, Washington, and achieved the rank of Airman First Class.

On May 25, 2013, Merlin was united in marriage to Jane Guerrero at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Merlin and Jane made their home in Hutchinson. They shared 10 years of marriage.

Merlin worked independently doing electrical work for concerts and other various shows. Merlin was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

Merlin enjoyed gardening, mountain biking, and exercising. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. Merlin had a heart of gold and always put others before himself. He would do anything for anyone.

Merlin passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 71 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Merlin is survived by his:
Wife, Jane Nass of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, Gerald Nass and his wife, Debbie of Richmond, MN,
Darlyn Egge of Hutchinson, MN,
Gary Nass of Lester Prairie, MN;
many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Merlin is preceded in death by his Parents Harold and Mildred Nass.

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  1. Al says

    March 16, 2024 at 9:30 am

    Sorry for your loss have alot of memories of the Nass family

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  2. Brad Emans says

    March 17, 2024 at 9:15 am

    Unfortunately, lost touch with “Charlie” a long time ago! Many fun memories of our teen and early adult years!
    Very sorry for your loss Jane and the entire Nass family.
    Rest in peace my friend!

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  3. Nita (Rath) Totushek says

    March 17, 2024 at 1:42 pm

    RIP Charlie ! Classmate 1971

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  4. Tom Tews says

    March 18, 2024 at 1:57 pm

    We had a lot of fun back in the day. We both had motorcycles and one time we were speeding down main street in Hutch, a cop chased us Charlie turned onto highway 7 and I went up college hill, the cop went after Charlie and I was in the clear, Charlie just got a warning and was told to pass that warning onto me. RIP Charlie class of 71

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  5. Michael Fenske says

    March 18, 2024 at 4:36 pm

    Many happy memories of our times together. He could get anyone to produce a smile. RIP

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  6. Donna J Meyer says

    March 20, 2024 at 7:07 pm

    Sorry for your loss, Sending Prayers

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  7. Donna J Meyer says

    March 21, 2024 at 11:02 am

    My deepest sympathies

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  8. JERILYN BREITKREUTZ says

    March 25, 2024 at 6:47 pm

    “Charlie” was such a nice guy. We always chatted any time we ran into each other. He could always bring you a smile and a laugh. I haven’t ran into him for such a long time. Rest in peace, Charlie, in the arms of Jesus. Hugs, thoughts, and prayers for the family. Jerilyn (Fratzke) Breitkreutz

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  9. Jeffery Lorenzen says

    April 16, 2024 at 8:11 pm

    Lots of great memories from college days at Hutchinson Technical College!
    Merlin was a great friend. I will miss his wit and humor. RIP my dear friend. No more pain.

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