John Guntz II

John Guntz Obituary

John L. Guntz II ELIZABETH CITY - John L. Guntz II, 81, of Elizabeth City, N.C., died at Albemarle Hospital Friday, July 17, 2009. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John L. Guntz and Helen Anne Carlisle Guntz, and was the husband of Shirley Ann Bice Guntz. Mr. Guntz was a retired letter carrier of 20 years, a member of City Road United Methodist Church, CPOA in Elizabeth City, a retired U.S. Navy veteran of 22 years where he served as a MSCS, a member of the Fleet Reserve in Norfolk, the Pines Country Club where he was an avid golfer, a member of the Eagle Haven Men's Golf Association in Little Creek Amphibious Base in Norfolk, and he loved to cook. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. Besides his wife of 56 years, he is survived by two daughters, Shirley A. Rakowski and husband Ron of Virginia Beach, Diane K. Ross and husband Glen of Currituck, N.C.; one son, John L. Guntz III and wife Cathy of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Virginia Ivins of Audubon, N.J., Helen Geckle of Wayne, Pa.; one brother, Howard Guntz and wife Pat of Somers Point, N.J.; five grandchildren, Curtis Rakowski, Kelli and Justine Ross, Katie and Nikki Guntz. A funeral will be conducted Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., in Elizabeth City, by the Rev. Charles McKenzie. The family will receive friends in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the City Road United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 535, Elizabeth City, NC 27907. You may send condolences to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Guntz

12 Entries

July 28, 2009

Shirley and family,

Sorry we were out of town. Jack was a really good friend. We had many great times together, as neighbors at Gtmo and Norfolk. We will really miss Jack's great humor. He was a lot of fun.

Jerry and Alice Traver
Williamsburg, VA

Doug Pauly

July 26, 2009

We will miss Mr. Guntz, he was a great guy. It was a great, and fitting, memorial service that was held for him last week. We always looked forward to seeing him and Mrs. Guntz at our yearly Christmas parties, and at other gatherings at Jack and Cathy's house. I have long memories of him going back to very early elementary school, when I first got to know their family. I have to reckon that Jesus needed someone for a golf foursome, so he summoned Mr. Guntz! My money's on Mr. Guntz having the best score there! We will keep his family in our prayers..

Mary & Mike Paynter

July 21, 2009

Dear Shirley & Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I only remember meeting your Dad when we had a great week in Cocoa Beach several years ago. I know this is a rough time for you all but also know you are a close family and have many wonderful memories that will live forever. God Bless you all .....

Linda Long

July 21, 2009

Diane and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May the Lord comfort you in a way that only He can.
Co-Worker,
Linda Long

Patty Washington-Searles

July 21, 2009

Uncle Jack was a such a fun uncle.
As a child my parents would take their family of 5 in the middle of the night to drive 5 hours to Virgina Beach. My Aunt Shirley & Uncle Jack welcomed us fully. As an adult now, I can really appriciate how they opened their home to my parents with 3 young children. We would spend our Easter Vacations what seemed like every year at Aunt Shirl & Uncle Jacks home. Uncle Jack was truely one of a kind. He loved his family and their sports. From his own children to grandchildren and even his nieces/nephew's children. When Aunt Shirl & Uncle Jack were in NJ one of their activies was to go to one or two sports games of their Great-Neices. And, he enjoyed it, really enjoyed it!
There was never a day he didn't have one of his original jokes. He loved those jokes & to tell stories. He always had one and always with a funny ending. I am so very fortunite he was part of my life and part of my family. He was truly the very best Uncle.
He will be missed by so many.

Lori Guinan-Barboza

July 21, 2009

Growing up with Mr. Guntz as my neighbor was like being a kid in a candy store. He always had us cracking up even when we made him mad which was very seldom, it took alot to make him stop smiling and laughing, it took something really big like a tree rolled in toilet paper in his front yard. Mr Guntz always had a smile on his face and a story to tell, he was a TRUE comedian. He will be greatly missed and remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Helen Geckle

July 21, 2009

Dear Shirley and Family, This is such a sad time, but all the wonderful years of memories you have of Jack will always be with you and comfort you. I will miss him more than words can say.

Love, Helen and family

Howard Guntz

July 20, 2009

I am going to miss you so much Jack, you will always be in my heart and prayers. I have so many memories of you and I growing up. You were a great brother I love you Jack

Howard & Pat

Alfred Tuthill

July 20, 2009

John & I spent many a day working
together at Eagle Haven Gc, & playing many enjoyable rounds of golf together.
A good friend who will be missed by all
who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Our deepest sympathy to the Guntz family. Rest in Peace John.

Al & Vicki Tuthill

Tom Crockett

July 20, 2009

We cannot eliminate your sadness but may you find comfort in knowing that each member of the Eagle Haven Men's Golf Association express our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
God Bless You.....

Donald Washington

July 19, 2009

July 19 2009

The Washington Family gives their deepest condolences to the Guntz Family. We had many could times with Uncle Jack playing pinochle and getting golfing tips. He was a good friend and an even better role model. Uncle Jack always had a good outlook on life and he always knew what to say. We will miss his friendly voice when he used to call to see how our family was doing in New Jersey.
Love always,
The Washington Family

Jerry W. Tolson

July 19, 2009

Guntz Family, I was saddened to hear about the passing of John. I too was a Navy retiree and spent many enjoyable rounds of golf with John. He always was a great person to spend time with and always had a smile on his face. I share with your sorrow in your loss. God Speed

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