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GUENTHER, Rolland "Butch" C. Age 79 of Ross, Ohio passed away Monday evening, July 23, 2007 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born on June 10, 1928 in Ross, Ohio the son of Andrew and Hilda (Schunk) Guenther. Butch attended Ross Local Schools and graduated from Ross High School in 1946. On June 24, 1950 he married Ruth Lewis at Venice Presbyterian Church in Ross. He was a partner in Guenther Brothers Milk Hauling for many years and later started R. Guenther Trucking which he owned and operated since 1969. Butch was a Kentucky Colonel and was a member of the Venice Volunteer Fire Department and the Ross Lions Club. He loved raising Texas Longhorn Cattle. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Ruth Guenther of Ross; two children Barbara Guenther (Steve) Bruce and David Guenther; two grandchildren Elizabeth Bruce (Matthew Teaman) and Christopher Guenther; one brother Ralph (Mary Ann) Guenther; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Bert and Billy Guenther. Visitation will be held at Charles C. Young Funeral Home, 4032 Hamilton Cleves Road, Ross, Ohio on Thursday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with burial following in Venice Cemetery. If desired memorials may be made to the Venice Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 41, Ross, Ohio 45061 or the Ruth Lyons Children's Fund, P.O. Box 59, Cincinnati, Ohio 45201.
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Tina Brunner
July 29, 2007
Every time we hear a boat whistle, raise a glass, or hear a good joke we will think of Butch. Butch and Ruth touched our lives and we are so thankful for their friendship. Butch will live on every time we share one of his jokes or one of his adventures with friends and family. We were all blessed to have known this special man. His was a life well lived. Special thoughts to Ruth and family. Your friends, Richard and Tina Brunner
Tracy Smith
July 29, 2007
Guenther family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We miss Butch and his kind, generous smile.
Ed and Peggy Gries, Ryan Gries, Scott and Tracy (Gries) Smith, Theresa Bailey, and Rick Harris
Stephanie (Blake) Singleton
July 27, 2007
lot of memories my thoughts and prayers are with you all
phillip tipton
July 26, 2007
Very fond memories, dear friend , and sadly missed.
Mike and Donna Katz
July 25, 2007
David and family,
We are so sorry to read of your fathers passing. He was always a gentleman, Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mike & Donna Katz
Millville Tavern
Jackie Laney
July 25, 2007
Butch was a good man. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Wendy & John Fetters
July 25, 2007
The world tilted on its' axis when Butch left this Earth. John and I were so lucky to call him a friend.
Scott Flick
July 25, 2007
Butch is a great man. I'll miss him saying "Hey young man, staying out of trouble,Yea right!" Have many memories of him chasing Bob and I. Will miss you.
Linda Easton
July 25, 2007
A kind hearted man and a knowledgable business man all wrapped into one! We're glad we had the opportunity to know you.
Your Friends at State Farm Ins in Ross-Tom, Linda & Joan
Angie (Tolley) Dorrel
July 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Guenther family. Butch was a friend to all of us and will be greatly missed.
Homer and Betty Bruce
July 25, 2007
"Butch", our paths didn't cross too often in life, here on earth, but when we did meet at the crossroads, Betty and I always found it to be a special moment in the exchange of warm greetings. In Christian Love to you, Sir, and to your loving family.
Donna Thinnes
July 25, 2007
Butch's passing is a great loss to the town of Ross. I have many fun memories and pictures of Butch that I will cherish forever. Butch is one of a kind. I will miss him dearly.
Love
Donna Thinnes
gene and kitty gillespie
July 25, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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