David Walter Mutschler, age 90, of Kiester, MN, died Tuesday, May 25th, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin, MN. A Funeral service will be held at Open Doors United Methodist Church in Wells on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00AM, with Pastors Leistra and Woolverton officiating. A visitation will be held tomorrow Friday, May 27, 2022 at Nasinec Funeral Home & Crematory in Wells, MN from 4:00-7:00PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday at church. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Kiester, MN. Full Military Honors will be accorded by the Kiester American Legion Post #454. The family requests memorials to the Kiester American Legion Post #454 or Fairview Cemetery of Kiester. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
David was born March 18, 1932 the son of Walter and Genevieve (Heitzeg) Mutschler. He graduated from Kiester High School in 1950 and continued his connection to classmates and friends throughout his life. David married Priscilla Meyer in 1953. He served as an MP in the Army, stationed in New Jersey and Georgia, before returning to Minnesota to the family farm. David and Priscilla were blessed with three children – David Jr. Mutschler (Carol), Danny Mutschler and Cathy Mutschler. After the untimely passing of Priscilla, David married Marjorie (Gaffey) Van Engelenburg in 1969. Marjorie brought four children with her into this ‘before it’s time’ modern family, coined by family insiders as the ‘Brady Bunch before the Brady Bunch was cool.’ They are Randy Van Engelenburg (Vickie), Kathleen Trytten, Jim Van Engelenburg and Terry Van Engelenburg (Betty). In recent years, David spent time with a special friend, Barbara Rofshus. Their bond brought mutual companionship and joy with common interests in dancing, travel and family activities
David farmed until he retired in 1995. After moving to Kiester, he spent many years as a school bus driver for the United South Central Public Schools, telling story after story about his experiences. During his later years, he became a full-time landlord and ran a successful yard care/snow removal business. David was a member of the Kiester American Legion Post #454, participating throughout the years in color guard activities for Memorial Day, funerals and parades. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Albert Lea, Minnesota.
David’s interest in sports began during his high school years where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He was a life-long sports fanatic, following the Twins, Vikings and Timberwolves daily. David was an avid bowler, traveling to many leagues and events throughout his years. He was also an active member of the Rice Lake Golf and Country Club and enjoyed golf multiple days a week. His friendships from bowling and golf brought him much joy. When able, he watched his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in countless games, leagues and tournaments.
David is survived by his children, 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, friend Barbara Rofshus, daughter-in-law Carol Mutschler, brother Duane (Bonnie) Mutschler, sister-in-law Carolyn Mutschler along with many nieces and nephews and their families.
David is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Priscilla, second wife Marjorie; sons: Danny Mutschler and David Mutschler and brother Darrel Mutschler
My expressions of sympathy to the family! He was a super guy and a great neighbor to my parents. May he rest in peace!
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a wonderful man and was a godsend to our mother Margaret. He took her to church, helped her with softener salt, just a caring guy. And when we needed help with arrangements for Margaret he was again right there to offer help. God bless him and his family.
My heart mourns, along with his sweet family, for the loss of David Mutschler!!! His beloved parents, Wally and Genevieve, were like another set of parents to our dad and mom and were like a third set of grandparents for us Noorlun children. We sadly say, “Good Night Earth” in David’s passing, yet he is now able to say “Good Morning Glory” and reunite with his loved ones on Heaven’s Glorious Shore!!! Love and prayers to his wonderful family!! >
He will be remembered by his smile. He was always so passionate in his bowling and tried to improve on it. My condolences to the family. He never acted like he was 89 when he was bowling. I’m so impressed by his successfulness of all his accomplishments. He will be missed very much.
David was a great guy,had many a great time bowling with David and his wife.He will be missed by many remembered fondly by all.
It’s sad news that David passed after a enjoying a long life. But the joy is him having eternity with the lost loved ones that he’s had in his lifetime. Rest in Peace
Prayers for the Mutschler family! David was a wonderful person and left a lasting positive mark on all whom he met. Blessings to you all. Dawn (Bartlett) Moore
Condolences to the Mutschler family. I drove bus with David for nine years. He helped make a very difficult job bearable. He was one of those guys who you can think “Yea he was a great old guy.”
My deepest sympathy to the whole Mutschler family. Whenever I saw him throughout my childhood and adult life I’d always give him a “Hi Dave!” Always enjoyed it when he drove our school bus, too.
Our deepest sympathy to the whole Mutschler family on David’s passing. Praying for you all during this time of loss and adjustment.