Service Information
William “Bill” J. Germscheid, age 80, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2020, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at 4:00 P.M. with the Parish Prayer Service at 6:30 P.M., both on Sunday at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel.
Obituary
William J. Germscheid was born on April 4, 1939, on the family farm outside of Le Center, Minnesota, to Peter and Ethel (Melchior) Germscheid. He was baptized and attended elementary school at St Mary's Catholic Church and School. William was a graduate with the Le Center High School class of 1957. Bill continued his education at Mankato Vocational School graduating from the machine tool program.
Bill and Kay (Van Buren) were married on November 26, 1959. The marriage was blessed with two children, Deb and Greg.
Bill was employed with 3M of Hutchinson for 36 years. He retired in December 1996. Bill was a member of the St. Anastasia Catholic Church where he served on the church council and sang in the choir. He was also a 50-year member of the KC's.
Bill loved sports, especially football. He played in high school, coached youth football in Hutchinson, attended HHS football games and later became a DC Charger fan watching his grandson Ethan play. Bill loved watching the Gophers, Vikings, Twins and Timberwolves games. You could find him out on the golf course, running or riding his bike in the summers. He was an avid reader of the Minneapolis paper and always had a book close to his favorite chair. Bill enjoyed many hours of playing cards with his friends and family. He enjoyed many family vacations, going to Florida and Mexico in the winter and traveling around the United States and Europe.
Bill passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, Minnesota, at the age of 80 years. Blessed be his memory.
He leaves behind his wife of 60 years Kay; Daughter, Deb Germscheid of Eden Prairie, MN, Son, Greg (Becky) Germscheid of Dassel, MN; Grandchildren, Emmy (Dan) Larson of Dassel, MN, Ethan (Hannah) Germscheid of Mankato, MN, and Alysse Grohs of Eden Prairie, MN; Brother, Ed (Ruth) Germscheid of Le Center, MN; Sisters, Sally (Neal) Braun of Hutchinson, MN, Karen (Ken) Heithoff of Naples, FL; many nieces and nephews.
Bill is preceded in death by his Parents, Peter and Ethel Germscheid; Mother and Father-in-law, Francis and Hulda Van Buren; Sisters-in-law, Lois Krenik and Bonnie Van Buren; Brothers-in-law, Lyle Garvin and Micky McCourtney.
Don and Marvel Blom says
Bill was our next door neighbor for many years and we couldn’t have had better. Liked to visit and always ready to help if needed. Missed them and their family when they moved away. R.I.P. dear friend.
Julie Harmon says
Prayers for Bill’s family.
Kathy Hauer says
Hugs. Loss of a loved one is never easy. May memories comfort you now and in the future.
Kathy
Jim and Anna Ellingsworth says
Many thoughts and prayers to you all at this time of loss. Losing a loved one is so very hard, may it comfort you to know that he is now pain free in the arms of God and watching over all of you.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Love to you all.
Tom & Cindy Germscheid says
Our condolences and prayers go out to all the family of cousin Bill. We know he had a rough life the past few years and are sure he is in a much more peaceful place at this time.
Ken and Pat Krenik says
RIP, Bill! Our class of 1957 is sad to hear of your passing. You will be missed.
Condolences to Kaye and family during this time of sadness. Remembering many good times as we grew up together!
Dawn Halverson says
Deb and Germsheid family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Prayers for you all.
Chris Peterson VanderVoort says
There is a new star in the sky tonight for Bill.
Dennis and Barb Burkstand says
Our deepest sympathy to you, Kay, and Bill’s entire family. We were unable to attend the visitation and funeral but you have been in our thoughts. Praying God will give you comfort at this difficult time.