GERALD GUETTER Obituary

GERALD GUETTER Mass of Christian Burial for Gerald Anthony Guetter, 85, of Wabasso took place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at St. Anne's Catholic Church beginning at 11 a.m. Public visitation took place Friday, June 13, 2025, at St. Anne's from 4 - 7 p.m. with a rosary at 3:45 p.m. and a prayer service at 4 p.m. Visitation continued Saturday morning one hour prior to the funeral mass. Burial took place at St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery following the service. Upon conclusion of the graveside service a luncheon was provided at church. Gerald Anthony Guetter was born on December 11, 1939, to John and Armella (Baune) Guetter in Wabasso. He grew up on a farm south of Wabasso and was baptized and confirmed at St. Anne's Catholic Church where he also served as an altar boy. Gerald attended St. Anne's Catholic School graduating from high school in the spring of 1957. Upon graduation he began his career working on the family farm. It was shortly after this time Gerald married his high school sweetheart Bernice Pohlen on May 7, 1960, at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Gerald and Bernice raised their family on a farm east of Wabasso. Gerald loved his time working on the farm surrounded by his family. His favorite time working on the farm was when he was milking cows. Gerald loved to be outside. He could often be found hunting and fishing, or golfing and playing softball. Gerald was a longtime softball umpire known as "Pops". He had fun trapshooting at the Redwood Sportsman's club for many years. Gerald passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Home in Springfield. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Bernice Guetter; Jeffrey (Donna) Guetter, Lisa (Jim) Heiling, Keith (Deanna) Guetter, Mary Sue (Brian) Fischer; grandchildren Sherri (Jake) Thoennes, Trista (Jared) Hovendick, Joshua (Crystal) Guetter, Zachary (Kari) Heiling, Cassandra (David) Sprow, Colton Guetter, McKenzie (Dalton) Taylor, Jaxon Fischer; 13 great-grandchildren; seven brothers and two sisters; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Gerald is preceded in his death by his parents John and Armella; sister Lavonne Bernardy. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Anne's.