Danny Hettling
Jan. 22, 1948-May 28, 2026
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MINNEOTA — The funeral service for Danny Hettling, 78, of Minneota, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota, with a prayer service and time to share memories beginning at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the service at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Minneota. Military Honors provided by U.S. American Legion Post 199 and VFW Post 5334.
Danny Lee Hettling was born on January 22, 1948, in Marshall, MN, to Floyd and Agnes (Myhre) Hettling. He grew up on the family farm near Minneota and attended Minneota Public School. Danny was drafted into the U.S. Army, served from 1968 to 1970, was honorably discharged, and fulfilled an additional four years in the inactive reserves through 1974. On March 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Shirley Gillund at First Lutheran Church in Marshall. After living in Marshall for a few years, the family made their home and raised their family in Minneota. Danny farmed until the late 1980s and then rented his land to a neighbor. He was always a farmer at heart and later enjoyed farm activities: driving in the rural area checking the crops, watching the farmers and discussing the weather. He also worked for Appleton Silo in Marshall and, later, for McLaughlin & Schultz and for Tolk Gravel for more than 30 years. He “finally” retired at age 73.
After his retirement, Danny found joy in the simple things in life. He cherished time spent on his farm, relaxing outside and enjoying nature, where he felt most at peace and truly at home. He loved rewatching old westerns, tuning in to his favorite game show, The Price is Right, and following high school tournament action on television. He also had a fondness for classic cars, especially his 1966 Chevy Caprice Classic, which he could never bring himself to part with. Above all, he treasured time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Danny passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at his home in Minneota, surrounded by family and under the care of Avera@Home Hospice, following a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his daughter Shantele Germundson (Tim Bahr) of Lynd, son Lee (Angie) Hettling of Minneota, Jessica (Grant) Poehler of North Mankato, grandchildren Brandon (Chelsie), Kelsey (Saun), Jameson (Samantha), Gabrielle, Gavyn, Danica, Jayde and Lexi; great-grandchildren Blakley and Hartlyn; siblings Carol (Keith) Seifert of Mankato, Royal (Karen) Hettling of Minneota, Judy (Jim) Maurer of Huxley, IA, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, many cats and his beloved dog, Littlefoot. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley, and brother Charles Hettling.
Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service Minneota, Minnesota 507.872.6119 www.horvathfuneralservice.com