Betty Ann Gruetzmacher

Betty Ann Gruetzmacher, of Shakopee, passed away on January 22, 2026 at the age of 88. She will be missed by her loving family.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee. A Christian Funeral will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake (20200 Fairlawn Avenue) in Prior Lake. Rev. Dr. Brent Parrish will preside, and Betty Ann’s grandchildren will act as urn bearers. Betty will be laid to rest with her husband Myron at Valley Cemetery in Shakopee.

Betty is survived by her children, Kevin (Lisa) Gruetzmacher, Mark (Joan) Gruetzmacher, Janene (Chris) Meyer; grandchildren, Karl (Becky) Gruetzmacher, Josef (Hannah) Gruetzmacher, Missy (Jesse) Hardel, Dustin (Krissy) Harstad, Amara (Matt) Ekman and Jonah (Gina) Meyer; great-grandchildren, Royce, Hunter, Avery, Aubrie, Harlie, Paul, Ryder; siblings, Barb Will and Doug (Carol) Snell; many other loving relatives and friends.

She was greeted in Heaven by her husband, Myron Gruetzmacher; parents, Edwin & Dora Snell; brother, David Snell; brother-in-law, Warren Will.