Nancy Lynn Fruetel, age 77 of Apple Valley, MN passed away on March 12, 2026. Nancy was born on September 3, 1948 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Thomas and Betty (nee: Bateman) Gooch. After graduation from high school Nancy worked as a Stenographer for the MN Hwy Department from 1966 to 1970. She married Gary Fruetel on February 14, 1970 at Hayden Heights Baptist Church in St. Paul, MN, and then raised her wonderful family. She touched so many with her hospitality, grace, faithfulness to God, artistic gifts, loyalty, and fierce love for her family. Her favorite pastimes included making collectible teddy bears, cross-stitching, gardening, drawing, and playing the piano.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, son Trent, and brother Craig Gooch. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Gary; sons, Troy (Sherry), and Todd (Kim) Fruetel; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Fruetel; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Abby), Scott (Becca), Andrew (Patricia), David (Cassie), Michael (Gabrielle), Joshua (Emma), Daniel (Hannah), Nathaniel (Anna), Esther, and Jonathan; great-grandchildren, Henry, Harrison, Cohen, Grace, and Jovie; brothers, Tom (Polly), and Randy (Connie) Gooch; sister-in-law, Sandy Gooch; and other family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM Thursday, March 19, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Rosemount, 14400 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN, with visitation starting at 9 AM at the church. Internment: Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials will be directed to First Baptist Church of Rosemount.

White Funeral Home 952-432-2001

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