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 MN.
Mary Lou was born on November 8, 1930, in Owatonna Minnesota 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 MN, Kyle Mussman of Mason City IA, Tricia (Nate) Rud of Mantorville MN, Casey (Aimee) Mussman of Mason City IA, Kip (Crystal) Mussman of Mason City IA and Lucas (Elizabeth) Lott Mussman of Ames IA; 2 Step-Grandchildren, Haley (Seth) Ponce of Kenyon MN and Jeff Hanson of Mankato MN; 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, Jackson & 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, MN and sister, Darlene (Bruce) Cherland of Minneapolis, MN.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years Duane; 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, MN 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, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggest to Faith Lutheran Church in Dodge Center, MN.
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.
