William “Bill” Utecht
Monday, May 28, 1917
Date of Death:
Friday, December 26, 2014
Age:
97 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday December 28, 2014
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday December 29, 2014
Time: 9:30 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Monday December 29, 2014
Time: 10:30 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery [ view map ]
Monday, May 28, 1917
Date of Death:
Friday, December 26, 2014
Age:
97 years old
Monday, May 28, 1917
Date of Death:
Friday, December 26, 2014
Age:
97 years old
William “Bill” Utecht
William “Bill” Utecht, age 97 of Rochester passed away on December 26, 2014 at Madonna Meadows with his family by his side.
William Robert Utecht was born on May 28, 1917 in Stillwater, MN to Leo and Anna Utecht. He attended local schools and ultimately graduated from Marquette University in 1940 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. In May of 1941, he married the love of his life, Maureen Drury in Milwaukee, WI, a marriage that was to last over 68 years. Together they had six children. Bill was a WWII Army Sergeant who was stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines. He and Maureen settled in Falcon Heights, MN and were instrumental in organizing the city. He served as the first mayor of Falcon Heights. He worked at Brown and Bigelow Advertising Company for a number of years as a manager. In 1969 he accepted a position as CEO of IBM Credit Union Rochester. He held this position until his retirement in 1983. Bill was a devout Catholic and good community servant.
He is survived by his children, Linda (Don) Reardon of St. Paul, Eileen (Bruce) Berg of Naperville, IL, Barbara (Kirby) Bayerle of Eden Prairie, MN, Thomas of Lakeville, MN, Maureen (Keith) Buss of Rochester, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Maureen, his infant daughter Mary Kathleen and his sister Lucille Felth.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 10:30AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2014 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to the funeral on Monday. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to the Channel One Food Program in Rochester.
Condolences
The family of William “Bill” Utecht has received the following condolences.
Maureen and Family,
I am so sorry to read the passing of your Father. Mr Utecht was indeed a very special person! I was privileged to meet him and his wife as a great neighbor. And then became a very special client of mine.
He will truly be missed!
Very Truly Yours
Linda Odden
Dear Maureen,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. I can't even begin to understand what you are feeling, but please know my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time & the days that follow. I enjoyed caring for your dad for the past year & visiting with you.
May you find peace in our heavenly father, and also in knowing that your parents are together again. Much love to you.
Dear Cousins, It is with great sadness that I send my condolences to all of you. Your Dad was in great form when I saw him last at your mother's funeral. It's hard to believe he was 97 years old and still looking so young.
I'm sorry we can't be with you, but know that we are with you in spirit and send our love and support to you all. Love and hugs, Kathy and Steve Chojnacki
We will always remember Bill as the ultimate gentleman with his wide grin and kind words. He and Maureen were the ideal couple who practiced their faith humbly. We are unable to attend Bill's funeral, as we are in Arizona. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Fondly, Joe and Tris Daly
Dear Utecht Family,
We send our deepest sympathies to all of you. I know Dad will really miss Bill. His long friendship with Bill meant so much to Dad especially in these later years. Both Mom and Dad always spoke with so much joy and appreciation when talking about Bill and Maureen. Your dad and mom were such wonderful, special and kind, dear friends of our parents through thick and thin. The Foursome shared so many great times together creating such special memories through many years of friendship. What a gift!
May Bill, your amazing father, rest in peace with his beloved wife, Maureen. I know that they both will be there in spirit watching over all of you and yours with much endearing love, pride and support always and forever.
Our love and support,
Jeannie Stewart and family
Dear Utrecht family,
We are so saddened to hear about your Dad's passing. He and your mom were so special to my folks and Bill will be greatly missed. I will always remember your dad's smile and gentle manner. We are unable to come share our respects as we are out of state but, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May he be at peace with your mom.
Our sincerest sympathy.
Frank and Shelley
Dear All:
It is with great sadness to learn of a dear friend's passing. Bill and I had fun being together and enjoyed so much our many involvements in the Credit Union movement, whether it be in Washington, D.C., Florida or Madison, WI or elsewhere. And best of all were when Bix and I had very good times with Bill and his beautiful wife, Maureen. Alas, the party is over! Peace be with all of you. I pray for Bill's soul to be in paradise. Love, Stu
Dear Utecht Family:
All the Stewarts are deeply saddened by the loss of your Dad, but no one in our family feels his loss more deeply than our Dad, Stu. Your father was a great mentor and friend to our Dad. He spoke of Bill so often and with such pride in his accomplishments as a businessman, leader and, more importantly, as a father. Your parents' relationship with our parents is an inspiration in the importance of strong friendships, based on faith, conviction and so much humor!! Your darling Mom and our Mom, Bix, surely welcomed Bill with loving arms and joyous laughter....Peace to all of you, Renie Stewart-Hester
Dear Eileen, Linda, Barb, Tom and Maureen,
Sending you all my sincere condolences and sympathies at the loss of your dear father. I am sorry to hear about his passing and will keep him and you all in my heart and prayers. He was always so kind and funny to me when I had the chance to see him as a child.
Wish I could attend the services - will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary Ann
Maureen and Family, Thinking of you all during this hard time. It's never easy when you loose a loved one. I'm so happy you have been able to spend his last days with him. And seeing him hold that precious grandson is a moment you will treasure forever. Sending hugs your way. We are all here for you. Love, Patti & Doug