Wayne Puetz, 77, of Mitchell

By Mitchell Now January 15, 2025 2:56 pm

Mitchell Now

Wayne Puetz, 77, of Mitchell, SD, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, from 5-7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 18, at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

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