Funeral services for Emil R. ‘Dutch’ Guntert, 88, Lawrence, will be at 1 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Ogden officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Guntert died Friday, Oct, 31, 2014, at Stormont-Vail Health Center, Topeka.
He was born Sept. 28, 1926, in Lawrence, the son of Emil Ernst and Mae L. Staab Guntert. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School, and later served in the United States Army during World War II. Dutch was employed by the Lawrence Paper Company, and retired as Traffic Manager after 50 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Baldwin City, and the Alford-Clarke Post 852 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Lawrence. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed golf, and fishing in Wyoming.
Emil married Wilma L. Cunningham on June 19, 1955, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, E.G., Baldwin City. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Elfreda Pogany.
Mrs. Guntert & E.G. My Dad Bill told us about his friendship with Emil and the good times they had when they were younger. Dad always considered Emil a close friend. My sympathies for your loss.
I was really saddened to read of Emil’s passing. I remember him well from the bowling alley and when he and dad and Dick George were bowling together. He was always the center of laughter, and fun. May you find the peace that passes all understanding, found only in the heart of God, through His Son, Jesus Christ. Gary Tollefson
Wilma It is Saturday and I just saw where Emil had left us in this wicked world for a better place. No more pain for him. It will be hard for awhile but you are strong and will handle it. Thought and Prayers are sent your way. Sincerely Allene Mattox
Wilma and Family
So sorry to hear abut Emil’s passing. It has been many years since I have been back to Lawrence, but I still think of you often, and remembering babying sitting for E.G.
Emil will be missed dearly.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Caryn
Wilma & family
Although I am unable to attend services for Emil, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill always considered Emil an especial friend.
With deepest sympathy & friendship,
Pat Garrett
Wilma and E.G.,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry to here Emil passing. God bless you all.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
So sorry Wilma to learn of Emil’s passing. My thoughts are with you as they have been at other times. Your friend, Florence
Wilma, E.G.
So sorry to read of Emil’s passing-did not know until I read the morning paper.
My love and prayers are with you and your family.
I will send you a card.
Donna
Emil was a real swell guy, He will be greatly missed. Gary Taylor