Ira Jeffrey Gutner

It´s hard to believe that ten years have passed since Ira left this life. I have lived between New York and Florida since then and on both of my refrigerators is Ira´s smiling face. I will never forget him.

Thinking back at the time when Ira would stop at the shop and bounce off knitting ideas are some of my fondest memories of working in Rhinebeck. I am so lucky our lives touched even for that short time. May you never run out of yarn and ideas on how to use it

My sweet friend Ira has been gone from us for almost 8 years now. The day after he passed I remember well. First a shock, then terrible sadness. But soon after, a feeling of such joy that I had Ira as my friend as so many of us did. It was impossible to not love him! Last night, I had the most wonderful dream that Ira was in the dental office where we first met. Of course, as dreams are, it was not exactly the same place, but it was Ira! We laughed and talked. I could hear his wonderful loud...

I will always remember Ira for his wam bear hugs and his enthusiasm for knitting.
I miss the chats we had about designs, stitches and yarn. He was always so eager to learn. I hope the future holds more of such chats ...

My condolences to the Gutner family. Ian and I met in NYC in the 80's. We really loved each other. Ira was a wonderful human being. Wil remember Thanksgiving at his parents home. I will always remember him and fun we had
Nancy Savelle -Boston

I just learned of this sad, sad news and wish I could hug John forever. It has been so long since we visited and laughed, my dear friend. My last memory is of Ira's 50th birthday party that we enjoyed so much. To share in your love that day was so special. And the news of your marriage was music to my ears. So right. I am heartbroken over this sudden loss of light and love from our lives, and especially yours, John. Always in our hearts, Heidi and Chris

I will always remember the younger times in NYC. You were such a big part of that. Send my love to Corky!

During my time as Postmaster of Rhinebeck, I was fortunate to have many encounters with Ira, for business and as a customer. He was simply the friendliest, kindest person one could meet and I am saddened to hear of his passing. R.I.P. Ira.

I just finished writing a short personal tribute to Ira on my blog: http://knitwithdoris.blogspot.com/2014/04/whats-on-my-needles-week-12.html In short: He will be missed by many in this small Upstate New York community and he will not easily be forgotten. Knit on, Ira, God's speed!