Levi B. Rutzen, 44, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. A celebration of Levi’s life will be held Friday, December 19, 2025, at Nasinec Funeral Home, Wells, MN. The Rosary will be prayed from 4:30–5:00 pm, visitation will follow from 5:00–6:30 pm, and a service led by Father Pratap Reddy Salibindla will begin at 6:30 pm.
Levi Bruce was born January 29, 1981. Levi’s greatest joy and proudest blessing was his son, Isaac Rutzen, whom he loved beyond measure. As an extremely talented artist, Levi found beauty in many mediums—drawing, painting, and mixed‑media sculpture—and he thrived in the theater setting, both on stage and behind the scenes, earning accolades for his staging work. He loved to cook, and he loved to fish; casting a line brought him peace in a world that could be hard.
Levi traveled twice to Honduras on mission trips and returned fulfilled, eager to serve again. He was a caretaker at heart—always trying to fix what was broken and make people happy. Though addiction touched many chapters of his life, he loved his family dearly, and when his mind was clear, time with them brought him unmatched joy. His final text to his mother read, “Hey Mama, I just wanted to tell you I love you. Hope you’re having a good night.”
Levi is survived by his son, Isaac; his mom, Diane (Mike) Morgan; his brothers Caleb (Miranda) Johnson and Zach Johnson; his stepmother, Stacey Rutzen; his sisters Dawn (Jesse) Teerink and Amanda (Jake Hansen) Rutzen; and his nieces and nephews Trevor, Kinley, Kaden, Hallie, and Carter, along with many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was welcomed into eternity by his dad, Ryan Rutzen; his sister, Mackenzie Schroeder; his aunt, Barbara Garver; his niece, Madison Teerink; and his grandparents Bruce and Lorraine Roberts and Marvin and Elsie Rutzen.
Diane and Mike and family I’m so sorry for your loss sending you all my prayers and sympathy to you and family
I went to school with Levi! He was such a kind soul, willing to help and definitely a caretaker. I’ve thought about him throughout the years, his friendship made a difference.
So Sorry for your loss Diane and Mike 💔 Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With You All 🙏🏻✝️
So very sorry for your family’s loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time. 🙏🏻
Diane and Mike we are so sorry for your loss. It doesn’t seem that long ago that we talked with him in Bomgaars. He has been through so much, No mor pain. We will be missed. Sending peace for Levi ad prayers and love and comfort to his families.
Our hearts break for his family and friends. God bless.
So very sorry for your loss Diane , Mike and family. Claire and I tell the story often about him wanting to change his name to Dave ! Funniest thing ever. . Sending hugs and prayers to all of you🤗🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy Diane, hugs to you over the loss of your son. 🙏😢
Diane and all the families Toni and I are so sorry your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to all.
So very sorry to hear. Prayers for healing and comfort!!
So sorry for your loss, sending hugs and prayers to try to help you get through this hard time.
I was with Levi on one of the mission trips to Honduras. He was so happy working side-by-side with the other volunteers. That’s how I will remember him. You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Levi.
Diane & Mike, I’m sorry for your loss. Cherish the good memories. He’s at peace now. Hugs amd Prayers to you and your family
Diane & family so sorry to hear of Levi’s passing’ sending lots of prayers & hugs, cherish all the memories yo
u have
We will miss you so much my “big” Levi. You were a welcomed addition to our family. I will miss you calling me ma. You added so much sunshine and love into our lives. I know at times you were troubled but you NEVER lost sight of those you love and that love you. I only wish I could’ve hugged and kissed your forehead one last time. Hold a place for me, we will see each other again! This I promise my beautiful boy! 🫶🏻💛🫶🏻💛
Diane, Caleb, Zack, and Mike. Hugs. So sorry to read of your loss.
Sorry to hear about Levi. Sending you all love, hugs,and prayers!
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Rest in eternal peace Levi.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your son Levi may he rest in peace .
There are never the perfect words to ease your pain help you through your grief. My deepest condolences to all as you remember Levi, the one you loved and cared for, whether as family or friends. Addiction is such a difficult battle, and I hope he can now rest peacefully in heaven.
My sympathies to Diane and family
Im so sorry to hear about your loss, Diane, your family is in my thoughts and prayers
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Diane. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you. Cindy Bixby
Hugs & prayers to you Diane on the loss of your son Levi. I enjoyed him at school. Beth Kroeger
To Levi’s family:
I am sorry for your loss. It’s hard to believe he’s gone. He was my best friend for the last few years. I’ll miss our daily visits, our shenanigans, our long talks about the love he had for Issac, his greatest accomplishment, and his sense of humor that had a way of making everything that much easier to endure. He fought his greatest battles against his diabetes. He broke records at the Mayo Clinic with blood sugars reading over 2000 (as high as their machines could read), and yet he was able to recover. He had a loving and kind spirit that will be severely missed. He is no longer fighting battles from within, but you can bet he’ll be fighting battles for each and everyone of us who touched his life. Because that’s who Levi is.
My deepest sympathy to Diane, Uncle Bruce, and most importantly, to his son Issac whom he loved more than anyone could know.
Onto your next adventure my friend. I love you.
So very sad for your loss. Peace to all those who will be missing this kind soul. Levi was one of kind.
Through trials and joys Levi always lended an ear to listen. Mush sympathy and loving support to all family. He was always so genuine to me over the years growing up and would dawn a smile that would make you want to smile no matter the circumstances. May he find ever lasting peace.
My Deepest Sympathy to Diane, Isaac and the entire family.
A very dear friend ,would give the shirt off his back to help even a stranger. I’ll miss him greatly .
Levi I love you , we love you… we went thru firsts middles and lasts together tho our blood was not the same you are and forever will be my brother , her bonus son, her bonus brother and her first … I’m so sorry I was not there today , u r forever loved*noapoligizes* April, Patti,Paula, Manday and lil Levi