Lloyd L. Hutchins, 72 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, with Pastor Kevin Zellers officiating. Burial will take place in Bearhead Cemetery at a later date. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday and from 10:00-11:00 A.M. on Saturday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN. Arrangements are with Shelley Funeral Chapel in Swanville, MN.
Lloyd “Bud” L. Hutchins was born in Long Prairie, MN on January 31, 1945 to the late Lloyd and Mathilda (Rahn) Hutchins. He grew up in Pillsbury, MN. Lloyd was a cowboy right from the start. He liked helping on the farm and as a young teen, started competing in rodeos, which he enjoyed for many years. Lloyd also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. As an adult, he worked mostly as an over the road truck driver for Larson Boats. In his retirement, his favorite pastime was drinking coffee and visiting at the Long Prairie Tarp Shop. His greatest love was his three sons and their families. Lloyd was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by many.
Lloyd is survived by his sons; Leon (Michelle) Furlong of Grand Rapids, MN, Lonny (Michelle) Hutchins of Swanville, MN and Luke (Jessica) Hutchins of Modesto, CA; grandchildren, Felicia & Tyra Furlong, Alexis, Milo, Mathilda, Ellen & Louis Hutchins.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Mathilda Hutchins; sisters, Loretta Adams, Elaine Woodrow, Patricia Quien and Leona Feucht.