Keith-Gunther-Obituary

Keith E. Gunther

St. Louis, Missouri

1915 - 2015

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Gunther, Keith E. Strengthened and comforted by the sacraments of the Catholic Church, died on August 29. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, Berkeley Sloan Gunther. He will be remembered as the loving father of Paul, Ed, Rick, Don, Nina and the late Bob. Their mother was the late...

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Keith gave me my first job in broadcasting as the first female journalists for KSD ( at the time) launching a career that took me to NYC...the big time as an anchor for a local station and eventually contributor to The Today show. I shall never forget him giving me a chance. And I shall remember him for his kindness, wisdom and mentorship.

I dont know Keith's family. But I want them to know how he changed my life .Not only did he hire me for my first real job at the age of 22....but he gave mea chance. Helen and Richard Weiss, (his News Director) friends of my mother's enabled my introduction to Mr. Gunther. Straight out of journalism school I walked into his office scared out of my wits. He was generous with his time and really showed a personal interest in a conversation that could have been with a caring uncle!!! He put me...

Uncle Ed had "heart of gold" He wanted everyone to Achieve there "golds" Just asl all of his kids and grand children. I wish we all could be like Uncle Ed. He had a "great life"I wish Berkley and to all of the Gunter family the "BEST"

Tom Gleeson

Paul, So very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Sending prayers for you and your family. Sally Sherman

I do not know family or friends of Mr. Gunther (that is what I always called him). He changed my life. What his obituary did not mention was that he was lightyears ahead of his time. He hired the first female news reporter for KSD (no K at that time.)..in 1973).
I remember coming to his office with my typewritten resume hot off my Royal.He was paternal but never condescending. He wanted to know what kind of person I was. "What are you doing back in St. Louis?"When I told him I returned to...