Michael Nethercutt

Michael John Nethercutt, born on September 10, 1948, in Minneapolis, MN, to Orsian and Angela (Deliski) Nethercutt, passed away at home on November 20, 2024, joining his sister.

Michael worked at Ah-Gwah-Ching for 35 years as a supply clerk, which is where he met his wife, Betty Pels, and they were married in 1990. He will always be remembered for forming and serving on the Cass County Housing and Redevelopment Authority for 44 years. He formed this important government organization with friends. Michael served on the Backus City Counsel for many years, as well as Mayor of Backus and Cornfest Grand Marshall. He was a faithful member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Michael is survived by his wife, Betty (Bennor) Nethercutt of Backus; stepson, Jeff (Cristina) Pels of Olathe, KS; sister, Mary Ellen (Don) Johnson of New Brighton, MN; grandson, Liam Pels; and many nieces and nephews.

Michael is preceded in death by his father, Orsian Nethercutt; mother, Angela McGinnis; stepfather, Maxwell McGinnis; and sister, Joan Kuledge.

Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hackensack, MN, with a visitation the hour prior. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment will be at the Lemon Cemetery in Akeley, MN, at a later date.

A special thank you to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Nisswa for their kind care.