Arnold "Bud" C. Gutz

OSMOND – Funeral service for Arnold C. “Bud” Gutz, 95, of Osmond will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Foster. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jerome Leckband. Burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Osmond. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #326 and the Sons of the American Legion Post #326 of Osmond. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, also at Trinity Lutheran Church in Foster. Bud passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his residence in Osmond. Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Osmond is in charge of the arrangements. Arnold (Bud) Gutz was born to Amandus and Alvena (Pfanstiel) Gutz on October 6, 1927 on the family farm near Osmond. Bud was baptized, confirmed, and attended school at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Osmond. At an early age he became a full-time farmer, until he was drafted into the US Army in Feb 1951. He served with the 196th Regiment Combat Team at Fort Richardson, near Anchorage, Alaska until his discharge in 1953.While in the service, a neighbor girl, Maxine Wachholtz, wrote to Bud often and they became best friends. On May 23, 1954, Bud and Maxine were united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church. They farmed for twenty years near Foster, Ne. Four daughters were born to their marriage. In 1975, the family moved to Bud's parents farm near Osmond, where they lived for 45 years. Bud and Maxine are members of Trinity Lutheran Church of Foster, where Bud served on multiple boards, taught bible class, and sang in the choir. He also served on the district 30 School Board in Foster. Bud had a natural connection with youth. He was considered a mentor by many young people, including his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bud was a charter member of the National Cattleman's Association, the Nebraska Pork Producers, and served on Osmond's Rural Fire Board for many years. He was also active in the American Legion Post #326 for more than 50 years. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, siblings-Martin, Herbert, Richard, Hilda, Helen, Albert, and Lydia, and spouses. Also, great grandson Gabriel Maxey. Survivors include: wife Maxine of Osmond, four daughters Linda Hansen and Barb Maxey of Norfolk, Deb (Jerry) Pohlmann, of Lincoln, Brenda (Ken) Schmit of Omaha, 13 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. Bud enjoyed time with Maxine and their grandkids, riding 4-wheelers, horses, softball, sledding on a car hood, snowmobiling, blue rock practice. The grandchildren always knew grandma would have the candy drawer stocked and they were eager to see grandpa, their official toy repairman. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Arnold "Bud" C. Gutz

October 6, 1927 - January 11, 2023