Walter “Wally” John Sellner, Jr

Walter “Wally” John Sellner, Jr., 82, of Mesa, AZ, formally Hutchinson, MN passed away peacefully at home on December 16th, 2025.

Wally was born September 28, 1943 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. He graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in Sleepy Eye.  After graduation, Wally joined the Army National Guard.  In 1967, Wally & Carol Howard were united in marriage in New Ulm, MN.  Their marriage was blessed with two children; Jodi & Tim.  Wally held employment with 3M in New Ulm, MN before moving to Hutchinson, MN where he & Carol became proud business owners of Fun America, a recreational motorsports dealership.  Many customers of Fun America became wonderful lifelong friends.  In retirement, Wally & Carol enjoyed being snowbirds for 11 years before becoming permanent Arizona residents in 2022.

Wally treasured most spending time with family & friends, travels that led him across the country & around the world, reading just about anything and keeping quite the library, jeeping in the Arizona desert with friends, time tinkering in his garage or manicuring his perfectly groomed lawn, polka music and a good cold beer at happy hours spent with friends and family.   Though he was always one to sit quietly, he was the one that wore the biggest smile and had the best belly laugh. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.  Blessed be his memory.

Wally is survived by:
Spouse-  Carol Sellner
Children- Jodi Cail
Tim Sellner (Lynnae)
Grandchildren – Natasha Ward
Jordan Sellner (Jamie)
Ashley Ward
Cody Ward
Great Grandchildren – Cruz, Willow, Blaze
Siblings- Dorothy Painter (Stan), Helen Yanni (Roy), Kathy Platz
Sister-in-law – Gloria Howard
Brother-in-law – Jay Howard (Judy)
Many nieces & nephews

Preceded in death by:  Parents, Walter & Matilda Sellner; Brother, Wilbert Sellner; Sisters, Delores Brede, Rose Groebner, Rita Sellner, Arlene Matter, Donna Soukup.  In-laws; Oliver & Jowane Howard, Leon Howard, Ron & Marion Howard, Jerry & Terry Howard

A Celebration of Life will be held this coming summer in Minnesota. Details to follow.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.