Mary Lou Mussman, 94, Dodge Center
Mary Lou (Banta) Mussman, 94, of Dodge Center, MN was called home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2025 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna.
Mary Lou was born on November 8, 1930 in Owatonna to Joe Banta and Mary (Leffler) Banta. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1948 and married Duane Mussman September 7, 1950. Mary Lou began working for Federated Insurance in Owatonna and later, after they moved to Dodge Center, she worked for Norwest Bank. She enjoyed her work at the bank and especially loved visiting with her customers. She retired from Norwest after 23 years. Mary Lou enjoyed baking, dancing with Duane, their winters in Arizona and Texas, playing cards, bowling, camping, fishing, and family celebrations.
Mary Lou is survived by her sons Gary (Bette) Mussman of Dodge Center, Craig (Vicki) Mussman of Dodge Center, and Brian (Jodi) Mussman of Rochester; 6 Grandchildren Eric Mussman of Kasson, Kyle Mussman of Mason City IA, Tricia (Nate) Rud of Mantorville, Casey (Aimee) Mussman of Mason City, Kip (Crystal) Mussman of Mason City; and Lucas (Elizabeth) Lott Mussman of Ames IA; 2 Step-Grandchildren Haley (Seth) Ponce of Kenyon and Jeff Hanson of Mankato; 11 Great Grandchildren Daden & Logan Mussman of Kasson, Claire Mussman of Mason City, Tyson & Sawyer Rud of Mantorville, Ava & Ellie Mussman of Mason City, Evan of Mason City, Jackson of Mason City, Owen Mussman of Mason City, and Piper Lott Mussman of Ames; 2 Step-Great Grandchildren Adalynn & Ariella Ponce of Kenyon; a brother Don (Sandy) Banta of Cedar; and a sister Darlene (Bruce) Cherland of Minneapolis.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years Duanen and brothers Lyle, Jim and Dennis.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2025 at Faith Lutheran Church, 308 2nd Street NW in Dodge Center with Pastor Cheryl Indehar officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Riverside Cemetery in Dodge Center.
To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 25 South St SW Dodge Center, MN 55927, 507-374-2155. Blessed be her memory.