George T. Guenther 92, Schofield, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Charles and Laura Whaley Guenther on July 25, 1926 in Knowlton, Wisconsin. His father died two months before he was born, but it was the love of his mother and brothers and sister that sustained him and made him into the kind and caring man he became.
He enlisted in the Merchant Marines during World War II. After the war, he met Mary Marcel on a… Read More » roller-skating blind date at the Rothschild Pavilion. They married in 1952 and celebrated 63 years of together and raised seven children.
She was the love of his life. He was a professional residential/commercial painter for over 40 years. He loved his family and most of all the history of Guenther/Marcell ancestry.
Together Mary and he spent years researching the genealogy of their families back to the 17th century. He was so happy to share all that he found with his family. One of his fondest memories was having the privilege of partaking in the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.
His first comment when he got off the plane at CWA was “this was one of the best days of my life”! He shared a love of travel and all things aviation and a good “Old Fashion” around the campfire with family and friends. He taught us, as long as you work hard, you deserve to play hard.
But most of all he taught us to love our family and love them fiercely. Our father taught us the true meaning of devotion and love caring for our mother at home for over 10 years as she fought Alzheimer’s. He never complained, and only wanted the very best for her.
He is survived by his children; George (Carol) Guenther, Puyallup, WA, Anne (Donald) Greenwood, Mosinee, WI, James (Colleen) Guenther, McDonough, GA, Laurie (Thomas) Knoedler, Eagan, MN, William Guenther (Paula), Schofield, WI and Brian (Lisa) Guenther, DeBary, FL, along with 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Donald Guenther, Knowlton, brothers in law, Kenneth O’Malley and James Smith and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Marcell. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary, one son Johnny, siblings; Milton, Cornelius and Lucille.
The family wishes to thank Ascension Hospice for their kind and loving care of George during his final days. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 113 W Kort Street, Rothschild, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 with Fr.
Louis Britto officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight https://neverforgottenhonorflight.com/ John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences maybe expressed at www.
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