Service Information
Neil W. Posusta, age 57, of rural Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Neil Wilfred Posusta was born on November 4, 1963, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of LeRoy A. and Rita M. (Stewart) Posusta. Neil was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1982.
Neil often worked with his father, LeRoy, at the salvage yard in rural Silver Lake, Minnesota. He has also been employed with NordicTrack in Glencoe, Minnesota and at Tyes Metal Finishing in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
In Neil’s early years he loved kicking butt in Demolition Derby’s at the McLeod County Fair, riding his Harley, and working on his truck and his many cars. He was always the best Uncle to all of his nieces and nephew. He also loved visiting with whomever stopped by the shop with a beer and smart story. At night you could find him watching TV, especially the Wheel of Fortune staring “Vanna White”. He also enjoyed mowing the lawn, tinkering on projects, or just hanging out in the shop with whatever pet he had at the time.
Neil passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 57 years. Blessed be his memory.
Neil is survived by his:
Mother, Rita Nelson of Darwin, MN;
Father, LeRoy Posusta and his wife, Paulette, of Silver Lake, MN;
Siblings, Allen Posusta and his wife, Jeannie, Myron Posusta, Brenda Posusta, Melissa Posusta and her fiancé, Chad Henke, Crystal Posusta, Ashley Ostlie and her husband Alex, Cherise Hansen;
Aunt, Mary Ardolf and her husband, Charles;
Uncle, Otto Stewart;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Neil is preceded in death by his Brother, Corey Posusta; Stepfather, George Nelson; Aunt, Patsy Stewart; Grandparents, Wilfred and Florence Posusta, Lillian and Joe Roeske.
donna richards says
our condolences to the family . jim and donna richards
Gloria Kotila says
Thinking of all of you during this very difficult time.
Beverly says
I am very sad to know that Neil passed away today. God be with you all. I remember Neil always being a fun guy to be around this is a very sad day.
JASON SCHULTE says
Sorry to here about Neil was good bud
M&M says
God bless. Always with him
Jackie/ Dean gores says
Dean and I were so sad to read this. Our heartfelt sympathy to the whole Posusta family
Kris Farenbaugh says
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the Posusta family at this difficult time.
Kris Farenbaugh & family
Sue Reinert says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Mark & Sue Reinert
David Phillips says
My sincerest, genuine, and heart felt condolences to Neil’s entire family.
Neil and I were best friends during high school, and I do and will always cherish those memories!!!
Rest In Peace my Brother!!!
Missy Posusta says
I would sure love to meet you someday & hear the story’s you have. missy
Dawn says
Rest In Peace Neil, happy I knew you.
Duane and Cheryl Mallak says
So sad to hear of Neil’s passing. Sincere condolences and prayers to his family. This picture of Neil sure brings back fond memories of “the good old days” from hanging around together in Hutch when we we younger!
Angie Dolezal says
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with the family
Angie Dolezal
Charlene Heintz & Family says
I’ve known Neil since grade school. I’m so sad to hear about his passing. We had many laughs together. He was such a good guy. My sincere condolences go out to the entire family during this difficult time you’re going through. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Halverson says
Posusta family,
So sorry to hear of Neil’s passing.
Our sympathies to you all.
Tim and Dawn Halverson
Kevin/Lori Peterson says
We are so sorry for your loss, sending prayers to the whole family.
Absolutely Love the picture, brings back great memories of Neil. – Fly High my Friend!
Randy Rusch says
Sorry to hear about Neil, had many memories and fun times with him, God Bless
Karla Adams says
Ride high Neil, always in my heart
Melissa Posusta says
Thank you
Jonna Hennager says
Rita so sorry for your loss