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Margaret Guentert Obituary

Margaret Guentert

Wilmington - Margaret A. Guentert, 78, daughter of the late Fred and Helen Guentert died unexpectedly on May 8. Margaret was a former teacher and chair of the English department at Walnut Hills High School and later an assistant professor of English at Wilmington College. She established the WILL Program at the college and directed it for ten years. She is survived by several cousins in Germany and by her long-time friend and companion, Eileen Parris. Memorials may be sent to the Bibelow Oceanic Laboratory in Booth Bay, Maine.

Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on May 12, 2019.
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Margaret was a wonderful person - excellent teacher, easy to talk to and supportive when you had a problem. The WILL program was her gem. Privileged to know her.

Jean

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May 6, 2022

Margaret inspired me to read, write and think more deeply.

March 28, 2020

We had the pleasure of meeting Margaret on a vacation trip on the Victory Chimes in Penobscot Bay, Maine, a number of years ago. She is the only person with whom we ever maintained contact following a vacation. While our contact was not frequent, our lives were certainly enriched by having known her. She was a very special person. Deepest sympathy to Eileen.

Jane Johnson

May 27, 2019

Margaret was a colleague of mine for several years, and we shared many interests. She had enormous respect and high standards for her students and was a valued colleague. She had an adventurous spirit and cared about the earth, and I learned from her.

May 17, 2019

Miss Guentert was my high school English teacher. She was personable and brought out the creativeness of her students while having fun at the same time. I learned a lot from her.

Gregg Seiter

May 16, 2019

Margaret was a dear person to know. She did an excellent job with the WILL program at Wilmington College. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Jean True

Jean True

May 15, 2019

Thank you Margaret for being my friend. Your work with the WILL program is an inspiration to all of us who participated, both as students and instructors.

Bill Limbacher

May 15, 2019

I had the privilege of having Miss Guentert when I was in high school in Norwood. She was a wonderful teacher and a better person

May 13, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Margaret's passing.
She was such an encouragement and supporter as I became a part of the teaching pool for the Wilmington College WILL program.
Always imaginative and perseverant, she was a part of getting me back to the joys of teaching, even when I though that part of my life was "retired."
God bless and give peace to this inspiring and
tireless teacher of us all. She will be missed, and she will be thought of fondly for a very long time.
Thank you Margaret!!
Steven Haines, WILL Instructor

May 13, 2019

Miss Guentert was considered the best of the best when I was in HS. I didn't have her for class, but friends did and loved her. I got to know her in later years. She was lovely and funny. She had high expectations and many students went on to fulfill those because of her dedication.

Debra Simpson

May 12, 2019

Margaret was a very kind, supportive woman that I had the privilege of working with at Norwood High School... It was an honor knowing her in that capacity...

Rose Fey

May 12, 2019

Ms. Guentert was the best teacher I encountered in all my years of learning. She was kind and compassionate, and beyond committed to supporting her students. I am grateful to have had the honor of being one of her students; I learned so much from her. May family and friends find peace during this difficult time.

May 12, 2019

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