Guy B Kittelsen

Guy B. Kittelsen age 93, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025 after a period of declining health. Guy attended Clarkson University graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Upon graduation from college, he was inducted into the US Army as a First Lieutenant. He served in the Korean War as Platoon Commander with the Combat Engineers as part oof the 40th Infantry Division. He was responsible for constructing part of the DMZ line during the first days of the Korean Truce.



Upon return he married Ann M. Farmer and began working at Eastman Kodak Co in Rochester. At Kodak he was responsible for designing a computer system to automatically sort and bill completed photo finishing orders for return to dealers. He then was responsible for installing this system at all the Kodak Processing Labs in the US.

He lost his wife, Ann, after 54 happy years of marriage in 2008. In his 8th decade he met Betty Perkins-Carpenter and enjoyed her companionship until her passing in 2018.

He was active at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Irondequoit serving as Council President as well as a Deacon for many years. He also served the community by being an active member of the Irondequoit Rotary for 53 years. He led many programs, served as President and was a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award.

He was a man with many passions. His interest in photography helped him get his job at Kodak. He enjoyed camping with family in the US as well as Europe. After retiring with 34 years of service at Kodak he traveled throughout the US and Europe with Ann. He was always a voracious reader and would read several books at once. Lastly, he loved riding his bike around town. He gave up bike riding at the age of 91! At his independent living facility, he started a current events discussion group which continued when he was unable to lead it due to health issues.

He is survived by daughters: Karen Stefanski (Tom), Gail Kittelsen and son: Doug Kittelsen (Cynthia). grandchildren: Tim Bobanski (Lauren), Nick Stefanski (Gala), Kelsey Rogalski (Devon), and Shannon Kittelsen. As well as his nephews: Kevin (Cheryl) Farmer, Paul (Robin) Farmer, nieces: Ellen (John) Williamson and Patti Palmer and many great nephews and nieces.

Guy chose to donate his body to the Anatomical Gift Program at the University of Rochester.

He valued celebrating life and it was his wish to have a celebration of his life following his death for friends and family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 10th at 11am at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3736 St Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY followed immediately by a celebration of his life with food and drinks for all. (RSVPs are appreciated at https://invite.social/edit/otsmysh75em6t5sn)

In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory to one of the following organizations would be appreciated: Resurrection Lutheran Church, Irondequoit Rotary (https://www.irondequoitrotary.org/page/give), or NPR (https://www.npr.org/donations/support).