Minnie Leona Slusser

Minnie Leona (Hetzner) Slusser, 88, Denver, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her residence.

Born August 8, 1937, in Miami County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Alfred Mitchell and Wilhelminna Johanna (Gevers) Hetzner. On March 14, 1992, she was married to Rusell Wayne “Shakey” Slusser, and he preceded her in death on May 30, 2017.

She was a graduate of Jefferson Township High School in Mexico, Indiana. She retired from United States Gypsum Corporation (USG) in Wabash, Indiana. She was a longtime member of the Denver Baptist Church. She loved watching soap operas, watching sports, and working Sudoku and crossword puzzles. In her younger years, she loved spending time in the kitchen baking cakes.

Survivors include her son, Jerry Wayne (Julie Anne) Hetzner, Kempton; grandson, Zachary Wayne Hetzner, Kempton; step-granddaughter, Jessica Thomas, Elwood; step-great-grandson, Jacob Thomas; sisters-in-law, Patty Hetzner and her son, Allen Guinn, both of Denver; and Gloria Hetzner, Kokomo; as well as several other nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her best friends Shirlee Murphy and Marilyn Spangler.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Alfred William Hetzner, John Paul Hetzner, and Deverl La Rue Hetzner; and sisters, Dorothy Hightshoe, and Sally Snyder.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana. Pastor Bryce Landon will officiate. Burial will follow in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County.

Visitation will be from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.