Frank Guttman

Dr. Frank K. Guttman passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025.

Born in 1935, Frank attended Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, and then completed a degree in dentistry at the University of Marquette, Wisconsin. Shortly after graduation, Frank answered the call to serve his country, joining the United States Air Force as a dentist stationed in Minot, North Dakota.

It was in Minot that Frank met the love of his life, JudAnn Schmidt. They were married on April 11, 1964, beginning of a memorable lifelong journey together of 62 years. Frank and JudAnn eventually made their home in Madison, Wisconsin, where Frank established a dental practice in Monona, Wisconsin. That practice would thrive for 44 years.

Frank truly loved and found much pride in being a dentist. He held deep respect for his profession and cared greatly for his patients, his colleagues, and the many people who worked alongside him throughout his career.

Beyond his many professional accomplishments, Frank will be remembered for his genuine kindness, passion for conversation, no matter the topic, his gift to listen with sincerity, and for his easy and likable sense of humor. He treasured time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank had a remarkable way of showing interest in everyone he met, often beginning a conversation by asking about others and celebrating their successes and accomplishments.

An avid Wisconsin sports fan, Frank faithfully cheered on the Badgers, Brewers, and Packers. But most of all, he loved cheering on his family and friends.

Frank was proceeded in death by his parents, Frank and Maria Guttman and infant son Andrew Schmidt Guttman. He is survived by his beloved wife, JudAnn; his son, Frank Guttman and wife, Jodi; his daughter, Mary Pat (Maria) Griffin; his grandchildren: Dalton and wife, Andrea; Daniel, Arienne and husband, Jared; and Tristan; and his great grandchildren, Perseus, Leon, and Caius.

He is also survived by countless friends and relatives including Pat J. Schmidt, Jane Torgerson, Jack and Marilyn Annis, Jeff and Sue Bergey, and Jackie and Tom Lutmer.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s and Operation Smile.

There will be a memorial gathering and service at the Werner Harmsen funeral home in Cambria, WI on January 10th, 2026. The memorial will start 10 am while the service will start at 11 am. For more information, please check the Werner Harmsen funeral home website.

Lastly, we would like to thank the Madison VA hospital and St Croix Hospice for their help during this time.