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Guenter Bartsch Obituary

BARTSCH, Guenter E.
Of Horseheads, NY, passed away Friday morning, July 18, 2008, at the Chemung County Health Department after an extended illness. He retired from Schweizer's Aircraft Corp. in Big Flats, NY with over thirty five years. Guenter is survived by his wife, Lisa Bartsch; sons, Erich (Faith) Bartsch, Mark (Lexi) Bartsch and Andrew (Cheryl) Bartsch, all of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Adam, Cassandra and Amanda; and a dear family friend, Linda Haag. It was the family's wishes that there be no calling hours. Those wishing to remember Guenter may make contributions to the SPCA, 2435 St. Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903-7933 or the Special Olympics, 1133 19th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036 in his memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Sullivan's Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Jul. 20, 2008.

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Joe & Therese

July 25, 2008

Guenther will be in our prayers. My husband new him for many years. I only knew him for a short time when taking care of him at CCNF. He will be missed by many.

Cal Blake

July 24, 2008

Guenter,Till we go salmon fishing again old friend.

Sandy & BOB Baldwin

July 24, 2008

Lisa&Eric,Mark,Andrew
We will miss Gunner very much.He was a rugged old guy.Love to you all.

Steve Maio

July 23, 2008

Fritz and family
Sorry to hear about Gunner he was a good man. I spoke with him several times when in town up at Dicks. We will say a prayer for him and all of you.

Tony and Dee Fusare

July 22, 2008

Mark. Lexi, and Amanda,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this difficult time.

Linda Luther

July 21, 2008

My sympathies to the family. Although Guenter was only with us for a short time I will miss him dearly . I took care of him at CCNf. He was a wonderfull man and I always enjoyed our time together .Again my condolences.....Linda

DRUM R

July 20, 2008

OUR FAMILIES WERE FREINDS FOR MANY YEARS PLEASE KNOW THAT PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY FROM OURS

Philip & Sherry Mosher

July 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and peace knowing he is in a better place. I worked with Gunner for many years at SAC. He will be missed.

Brenda Elston

July 20, 2008

Alexis and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brenda Elston

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