Merlin Nass, 71
March 14, 2024
Merlin C. Nass, 71, of Hutchinson, passed away March 14, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Funeral service was March 19, at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy officiating: the Rev. Glenn Meyer. Organist: Paul Otte. Congregational hymns: “Abide With Me”, “On Eagle’s Wings” and “Blessed Assurance”. Casket bearers: Vernon Forcier, Randy Forcier, Aaron Markgraf, Darrin Markgraf, Matthew Markgraf, Andrew Markgraf and Michael Markgraf. Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Merlin Charles Nass was born on Dec. 2, 1952, in Hutchinson. He was the son of Harold and Mildred (Schmeling) Nass. Merlin was baptized as an infant on Dec. 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 Oct. 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 ten 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, at the age of 71 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Merlin is survived by his wife, Jane Nass of Hutchinson; siblings, Gerald Nass and his wife, Debbie of Richmond, Darlyn Egge of Hutchinson, Gary Nass of Lester Prairie; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Merlin is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mildred Nass.
Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com.
