Arnold C. “Bud” Gutz
OSMOND – Funeral services for Arnold C. “Bud” Gutz, 95, of Osmond were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Foster. Officiating the service was Rev. Jerome Leckband. Burial took place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Osmond. Military rites were conducted by American Legion Post 326 and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 326 of Osmond.
Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, also at Trinity Lutheran Church in Foster.
Bud passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at his residence in Osmond. Stonacek Memorial Cha- pel in Osmond is in charge of the arrangements.
Arnold (Bud) Gutz was born to Amandus and Alvena (Pfanstiel) Gutz on Oct. 6, 1927, on the family farm near Osmond. Bud was baptized, confirmed, and attended school at Im manuel Lutheran Church of Osmond.
At an early age he became a full-time farmer, until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in February of 1951. He served with the 196th Regiment Combat Team at Fort Richardson, near Anchorage, AK, 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 20 years near Foster. 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 American Legion Post 326 for more than 50 years. Bud enjoyed time with Maxine and their grandkids, riding four-wheelers, horses, softball, sledding on a car hood, snowmobiling and 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.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Martin, Herbert, Richard, Hilda, Helen, Albert, and Lydia and their spouses, and greatgrandson Gabriel Maxey. Survivors include wife Maxine of Osmond; four daughters, Linda Hansen and Barb Maxey of Norfolk, Deb (Jerry) Pohlmann of Lincoln and Brenda (Ken) Schmit of Omaha, 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grand children. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel. com.
