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William Gunther Obituary
Born in Dracut, MA, to the late Gladys H. and Frederick H. Gunther, Sr., and was predeceased by his brother Fred, and a grandson. Bill proudly served his country in the US Navy as a submariner and retired as a Chief Yeoman after 20 years. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve and a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Bill was an avid reader and backyard birder who loved the sea. He took joy in tending his garden and meticulously crafting nearly 20 large-scale model ships.
He and his high-school sweetheart turned wife of 66 years, Charlotte A. Gunther, raised 4 children: Wendy Whedbee (Jake), Gary Gunther (Mary), Larry Gunther (Denise), and Tracey DeBoer (Michael). His legacy includes infusing love and wisdom into 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, with one more on the way. (Way to go, Bumpa!)
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, February 15th at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6001 Granby St. Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York NY 10163-4777. Memories and condolences will be treasured by the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com
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Roger & Mary Ann Medlin
February 14, 2020
We will miss your smiling face at Trinity, but we are overjoyed that all pain/suffering is gone. Love to your wonderful family.
Look forward to seeing you again in heaven!
Michael Gunther
February 14, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Charlotte and all my cousins and their families. Uncle Bill was a wonderful person, and a great role model. From one Sailor to another, Fair Winds and Following Seas Uncle Bill! Love Mike, Deb and Michael Gunther
Rhonda Emerson
February 8, 2020
To my dear friend, Tracey and her wonderful family...
I am always welcomed at the family dinner table be it last minute lunches, holidays or just some Saturday workday, helping with yard work or shopping for new spring plants and wonderful stories about the many, many family members. There is always warmth felt from everyone...especially the man at the head of the table...
I feel blessed that I have had the opportunity to share these wonderful memories.
Rhonda Emerson
Norfolk, Va
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