ELMER BERNARD "COACH" GUCKERT

Rest in peace coach

Wow I was on Facebook when I found out my high school gym teacher pass rwg mr Guckert

Those of you that taught with Elmer will always remember Able, Baker, Charlie, dog! For those of you who knew Elmer as a coach he was a real original character with a heart of gold.
He will be missed!

Coach Goog, I spent my High School years from 1972 - 1975 listening to Coach's words of wisdom that sunk in to many great students and athletes. Goog was well known and loved throughout Fifth Avenue (although many will deny it) and it is the tough love that he preached everyday that kept students on their toes and peeking from behind the lockers until someone screamed "here comes Goog, run!" Goog will always wear the Red and White of the Archers and I am sure that he will have the angels in heaven lining up on their numbers before class otherwise that will cost them ten points from their grade! Goog is blessed to have touched so many hearts and I am sure that his family has been reaping the benefits of Googisms. Peace and love to the entire Guckert family.

Our prayers are with the family as we remember a great man has gone from labor to reward. He coach us through life in the sixties and seventies and will live on in our memories. We love and will miss him.

Rest in peace coach, I enjoyed playing for you.
Love Darrin

God Bless Coach! May the grace of God comfort your hearts!

Because of dedicated and devoted teachers at Fifth Ave. High School, I was credited as being a good principal. But I do not take this for granted, because I remember upon the shoulders of fine teachers like Elmer Guckert who upon which I stood. They made my job a joy.

I had Mr. Guckert as my driving instructor. Loved every minute of it - quite a personality. He certainly challenged me such as Pig's hill during rush hour. He seemed like a great guy.

Jim and Family,
Our sympathy to all of you. We cannot be there to honor Elmer's life with you, but we are celebrating his wonderful life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We are saddened to read of Elmer's passing and would like to offer our condolences. I worked at 5th Avenue High School many years ago and have fond memories of him. He was a valued member of the faculty and truly liked working with the students. May God Bless him and your family.

To the Guckert children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren-
My deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. I've always heard wonderful things about Papap Guckert. His beautiful spirit lives on in all of you.
Lots of love.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

R.I.P. COACH!

My sympathy to the Guckert family on your loss. Coach Guckert was a ffine man and coach. I had the pleasure of having him as a gym coach at Fifth Ave. High School. 1971

Rest in peace coach, you will be missed by so many people. As the manager of the Fifth Avenue High School mens basketball team during the 70s i had the honor to get to know coach Guckert up close and personal and I can say without reservation that he was a good man who always had the interest of the students at heart. Coach Guckert touched so many people in his life and everyone was a positive experience. I know God will use you as a mentor and coach in heaven coach so get out the notepad. Love you and miss you already.--Kim Platt

Thank you for all the memories that you gave me at Miller Elementary School and Fifth Avenue High.

To The Family,

Coach Guckert was a GREAT person. He always tried to teach the students at Brashear the proper way to do things.I was one of those students who took his guidance and applied it to everyday life. In basketball he reminded me to stay focused even if everyone else were not on task. When I was in the 10th grade, he told me I could be as good or better than Sam Clancy and play at Pitt. That one statement motivated me to work hard everyday.I was a 4year starter at PITT. Coach Guug(Is the name most students at Brahear called him),had a lot of Guugisms that were popular in the 1980's at Brashear. My 2 favorites were ...FOR THE YEAR NOTHING and WHAT A WASTE OF THE MIND AND THE HUMAN BODY..he used them mostly in health class when guys would complain about the work or their grades. The 1984-85 basketball team I was on won the City League Championship and Runner Up in States.Those days are some of my best memories. Some of the bus rides were classic,everyone had fun and became closer with Coach Guckert.I still remember the time coach made Major Harris sit with him the entire ride back from Altoona. Coach was a GREAT MAN and I am a better person because of him...Good Bless You COACH

Sarah, Phil,Anthony and Nicole, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. He was a wonderful man. We wish we could be there. Our love and prayers are with you.

Dear Karen, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your legendary father. I will pray for you at this difficult time.

Joan Mills, West Mifflin, PA

to the family....sorry for your loss i will remember coach guckert for always being a good coach who was always willing to help and give advice he was and is a very good memory of my school days at both fifth ave, and brashear...rest in peace coach

TO ELMERS FAMILY: I HAD THE HONOR OF TEACHING AT FIFTH AVENUE WITH ELMER. I SERVED AS ATHELETE MANAGER WITH HIM FOR A FEW YEARS BEFORE LEAVING PITTSBURGH IN 1972. I ALSO WAS THE PERSON WHO GOT HIM TO BECOME A GREYHOUND DRIVER WHICH WE DID FOR SEVERAL SUMMERS. THE YOUNG MEN HE COACHED CAN BE PROUD OF HIS GUIDANCE THROUGH THE YEARS. HE TRULY WAS A FRIEND AND LEADER FOR ALL OF THEM.
WILLIAM DININO, LANCASTER, PA

The officers and members of the Pittsburgh Chapter of School Retirees are saddened to learn of Elmer's death. He had been a member of the chapter for over 20 years. He will be remembered for his dedication to the students of Fifth Avenue and Brashear High Schools.

Sorry to hear of Elmers passing. We taught together at Fifth Ave and Brashear. Elmer always made me laugh. He had a great life.

Dear Sarah, Phil, Anthony, Nicole and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. We are here if you need us.

Love, The Walkers

I am sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure of teaching and coaching basketball with Coach at Brashear. He was a funny guy who always had the kids interest at heart, he will be missed by all.

On of my favorite coaches at Fifth Avenue High. I will always remember you. My deepest sympathy to the family. From Joe(BEAST) Stallworth

Little by little, the great vestiges of City League basketball is disappearing.
Coach Guckert was a big part of it, even though we at Allderdice always took a beating from his Fifth Avenue teams. I'm sure the Coach will have a great opportunity to coach a number of City League stars who preceded him in Heaven. Rest in peace Coach!

Elmer, I will miss our visits, we spent some fun time together.

TO THE FAMILY
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. COACH WAS A GREAT GUY.
DONNA PRIOR WILLIAMS - FIFTH AVENUE HIGH SCHOOL