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Kurt Gunther Obituary
He was born Jan. 28, 1928, in Patchouge, the son of the late Kurt Sr. and Pearl Overton Gunther.
A graduate of South Kortright Central School, he attended Hartwick College and served in the Army from 1950 to 1952.
Kurt retired as a BCI Senior Investigator with the New York State Police following 21 years of service, mostly in the Catskill region.
Following retirement, he operated "Kurt's Kaboose," a model railroad train shop in Oneonta.
He was also a supervisor for the town of Davenport for eight years.
Kurt was a member of the Northville United Presbyterian Church, the Stamford VFW, the Oneonta Elks and the Edinburg Engineers Model Train Club.
He was married on Nov. 19, 1955, to Betsy Tyrrell, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Martin Gunther (Terry) of Hubert, N.C., Robert Gunther (Lori) of Lexington Park, Md., Wendy Adee (Raymond) of Schenevus and Heidi Saikal of Amsterdam; seven grandchildren, Matthew Gunther, Amber Gunther, Alyssa Gunther, Johnathan Adee, Alexa Saikal, McKenna Gunther and McKenzie Saikal; and several cousins.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Northville United Presbyterian Church, Northville, where a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Kirianne E. Weaver officiating.
Interment will take place in the spring at Batchellerville Cemetery, Edinburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave., Gloversville, NY 12078.
Arrangements are by Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville. Please visit the family's online guest book at www.brbsfuneral.com.
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Don & Doris Mundy
February 11, 2007
Dear Betsy,Marty,Robbie, Wendi and Heidi;
I was sorry to hear about Kurt. You have been good friends over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Donald and Doris Mundy
Terri Chicorelli
February 8, 2007
Dear Betsy, Marty, Robbi, Wendy & Heidi,
I was so sorry to learn of Kurt's passing. My prayers are with all of you.
Dick and Ellen O'Hara
February 8, 2007
Dear Betsy,
You and Kurt have been in our thoughts and prayers over the past few weeks and you and your family will remain in our prayers during this time. We truly enjoyed the laughs we shared with Kurt during our recent phone conversations, reminiscing about all the good times spent at SP Oneonta. Our memories of Kurt are all good ones and always make us smile. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Priscilla & Bill Cameron
February 7, 2007
Betsy & Family
Please accept our deepest sympathies. I'm glad that Kurt & I were recently able to share, by phone, memories of our time together at SP Oneonta. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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Fred & Ruth Cleveland
February 6, 2007
Dear Betsy & Family, So very sorry to hear of Kurts passing. He was a good friend and was the one person that started me collecting trains. As a fellow graduate of good old SKCS we will surely miss him. May the Good Lord be with you at this difficult time.
Shirley Finch
February 6, 2007
Dear Betsey, Marty, Robbie, Wendy, Heidi and all, We are so very sorry to learn of Kurt's death. We have so many happy memories of times spent on South Side with all of you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in these days ahead.
Lots of love, Shirley and Lynn
Phyllis Adair-O'Connell
February 6, 2007
Betsy and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kurt was a wonderful person and I will always remember our visits and times together in "Kurt's Kaboose" and at church. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Paparteys
February 6, 2007
Betsy, I'm so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. I remember my mom, dad and I spending time up in your cabin in Sacandaga when I was little. What fun we all had. Peace be with you and your family. I think of you guys often.
Nancy Garrison
February 6, 2007
Betsy & family
I am so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. May you be surrounded by prayers and memories in the days and weeks ahead to sustain you.
Bruce Carroll
February 6, 2007
Betsy
Sorry to hear about Kurt, I know that he has been sick for a while.
Peace be with you.
Bruce and Laurie Carroll
Richad and Andrea Epps Hodges
February 6, 2007
Betsy and family; We are so sorry to hear of Kurt's death. Know that our prayers are with you all at this time....May the memories you have of him sustain you through this time. May God be with you.
Suzanne Mundy-White
February 6, 2007
Dear Mrs. Gunter and Family;
My deepest sympathey in the loss of your husband and father. He will always be in heart and memories.
Maryann Rolph
February 6, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. I know that it has been awhile since you have heard from me. I was one of your students at SKCS. Maryann (Frazier) Rolph, Bushnell, Florida
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