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Raymond Gunther Obituary
Loving husband of Bridget Mary Gunther. Cherished best friend and father of Brendan Ray Gunther.
Ray was born in Chicago, and grew up in Antioch, IL. He was a devoted father and husband.
Ray enjoyed boating and spending time at the Chain O' Lakes with family and friends.
He was a proud member of the Sprinkler Fitter Union, Local 281, retiring in June of 2021.
Beloved son of Richard W. Gunther, Sr (Mary), and the late Geraldine H. Pumford (Russell).
Dearest brother of Rick Gunther (Debbie), Ronda Zielinski (Andrew), Lisa Guziec (Darrell), Wendy Pumford, William Gunther (Bobbi), and Elinor Holloman (Jim).
Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews, and dear friend to many.
Visitation for Raymond will begin on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Family and friends will gather at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home on Monday, June 13, 2022 for the funeral service at 11:00 am.
Interment will follow the funeral service at Mount Emblem Cemetery, in Elmhurst.
For information please call the funeral home at (847) 678-1950 or www.sax-tiedemann.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131
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Lee
July 23, 2023
Hey BIG BROTHER, think about ya everyday ! We all miss you A LOT ! Wish you and mommy were here. We will see you both someday in the future
Lisa Guziec
June 23, 2023
I miss you big brother thinking of you and mommy every day. Take care of each other love you both very much .
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Hey BIG BROTHER ... sitting here on a cold Sunday afternoon thinking about you.. we miss you... it will be our first Christmas this year without you.. it´s going to be a tough day for us all...
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December 14, 2022
Was a friend of Ray, sorry to hear of his passing.
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