MINNESOTA CITY, Minn. — Jason Gruettt, age 51, of Minnesota City, who was fire chief in the adjacent suburb of Goodview for eight years, died at age 51. Death was suicide. Gruett was with the Goodview Volunteer Fire Department for 19 years. As chief he succeeded Todd Ives as chief in 2017. He worked 34 years for Wabasha Sand and Gravel. His life had ironies. He had an illegal burning conviction. He served probation for assaults and also had a drunken driving conviction. His family remembered his “joy and compassion” in serving the community. The family also noted his passion for cars and hockey. A funeral service was schedued at the Remlinger Collector Car Museum in Goodview.
Details: Hoff Funeral Home
