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Robert "Bobby Joe" Gutman
Robert "Bobby Joe" Gutman
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He was born on Sept. 1, 1933, in Sidney, the son of the late Joe and Wilda (Gates) Gutman. He was married to Jean (White) Gutman, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by four children, Gayla Walker of Sidney, Brad Gutman and wife Jennie of Sidney, Kevin Gutman of New Madison and Rita Gutman of Mason; three stepchildren, Rick Higgins of Sidney, Jenyne Higgins and Dorothy White; daughter-in-law, Denise Gutman of Sidney; two sisters, Sondra Harris and Kenny Berger of Houston and Melody Schwan of Largo, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Shannon Smith and husband Matt, Andrea McGreevey and husband Jon, Summer Riffell and husband Jason, Daniel Gutman and wife Mandy, Tyler Gutman, Laura Gutman, Jordan Gutman, Kevin Gutman Jr., Kurtis Gutman and Jody Young and husband Matt; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Danny Gutman, one daughter-in-law, Melody Gutman, one son-in-law, Samuel A. Walker Jr, one stepson, Terry White, one granddaughter, Valen Gutman, one sister, Star Slife and one brother-in-law, Jerry Slife.
Bobby Joe was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 1403 in Sidney. He was a great singer and entertainer. He got his start on his father's radio show, Whistlin' Joe Gutman, in the 1940s.
He later toured the Midwest with The Ink Spots throughout the 1960s. In the late 1960s he owned and operated his own record company, Gayla Records, named after his oldest daughter.
He went on to be a successful salesman - everything from life insurance to cars - but he never stopped singing. In fact, he was known to break out in song at any moment.
More than an entertainer, singer or salesman, Bobby Joe was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He will be remembered and missed by all who loved him, including his beloved dog, Wheatie.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave, Sidney, with Bobby Joe's grandson, Daniel Gutman officiating.
Burial will follow at Fletcher Cemetery in Fletcher. The family will receive friends Friday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.
Memorials may be made to the Fraternal Order of Elks, Aerie 1403 in Sidney. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Gutman family at www.cromesfh.com
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PAT-N-GREG BRECOUNT
November 30, 2012
Bob was such a good,kind,man.He will be be greatly missed.
Jeff Harper
November 30, 2012
I just listened to a record Bobby Joe cut years ago with my dad and sister backing him up. He was so enthusiastic about his music. My dad and Sis always looked forward to his visits. Our thoughts are with the family
November 30, 2012
Gayla and family , Bobby Joe was such a nice man, being his neighbor I talked to him several times,we talked about wheatie his beloved dog and his family and how much you all meant to him.Talking to Bobby made me realize how much he loved his family and life itself.Your family is so lucky to have a wonderful man in your lives. Our condolences go out to you all . Rick & Pam Holloway your neighbor.
Susie
November 29, 2012
I Will Never Forget When Bobby Joe Sang "Peace In The Valley" The Night Before Dad Died... It Was The Most Beautiful Sound I Had Ever Heard... I Love You Uncle Bobby Joe!!! <3
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Sylvia Smith
November 29, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. I remember him playing music with my dad (Dorman Centers). I know the two of them are playing and signing together up in heaven.
CINDY GERSTNER
November 29, 2012
UNCLE BOBBY COULD NEVER REMEMBER MY NAME!!! ALWAYS MADE HIM LAUGH WHEN I WOULD SAY MY NAME IS CINDY NOT CHRIS... WILL MISS THAT GREAT LAUGH!!! LOVE YOUR NIECE CINDY... :)
November 29, 2012
My favorite memory of Bobby is he could not remember my name and who I was. He always called me Cindy,and called Cindy my name. It got to be a joke and I enjoyed hearing him laugh about it. He was a great person. He will be greatly missed. Chris Copeland(Gerstner)
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