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David "Rocky" Utz

October 22, 1962 — April 3, 2024

David Keith Utz, age 61, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on April 3, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Visitation will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springfield, MN. Memorial service will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00 am. The clergy will be Father Jeremy Kucera. Interment will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Sanborn, Minnesota.

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, Minnesota.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

David K. Utz “Rocky” was born in Springfield, MN on October 22, 1962, the son of Donald and Joyce (Pieske) Utz and received his wings on April 3, 2024 with family at his side in Fargo, ND, at Sanford Medical Center. He attended Springfield Public School through junior high and later graduated from Sleepy Eye Public School in 1982.

He worked numerous jobs including Sanborn Manufacturing in Springfield, Pietrus Foods in Sleepy Eye, ABC Seamless Siding in Mankato, Canterbury Downs in Shakopee and Laraway Roofing in New Ulm. Rocky had a kind heart and was always willing to help anyone. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, auctions, garage sales, auto events, swap meets and was always looking for a new treasure.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, M.J. and family and friends. In his younger years, he passed time by tinkering and working on cars.

He is survived by his beloved dog - M.J.; siblings - Deb (Donny Schwab) Mead, Mike (Leisha) Utz, Dennis (Shawn Tennis) Utz, Melissa (Allen) Krebs, Donny (Rebekah) Utz, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents - Phil and Clara Utz, Clarence Pieske, and Bernice Pieske and numerous aunts and uncles.



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Visitation

Saturday, April 20, 2024

9:00 - 11:00 am

St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springfield, MN

112 West Van Dusen Street, Springfield, MN 56087

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Memorial Service

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am

St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springfield, MN

112 West Van Dusen Street, Springfield, MN 56087

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