Robert C. "Butch" Gutknecht

Robert C. "Butch" Gutknecht obituary, Jamestown, NY

Robert C. "Butch" Gutknecht

Robert Gutknecht Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lind Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 7, 2026.
Robert C. "Butch" Gutknecht, 77, of Jamestown, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Jamestown on September 5, 1948, to the late Robert C. and Elsie Sheldon Gutknecht.

Butch was a computer programmer, working for Cummins Engine Co. for many years. He adored working on cars, cherishing old, antique models throughout his decades. Radio control also held his interest; further, he could often be seen riding his e-trike around town.

Butch will be dearly missed by his wife, Diana; his children, Timothy (Karla) Gutknecht, Tammy Gutknecht, Melissa Gutknecht, and Michelle Monroe; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his sister, Dianne Regner; and his brothers, Jay and Richard Gutknecht.

In keeping with Butch's wishes, no visitation or service will be observed.

Memorials in Butch's name may be made to Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, 20 W Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Jim swan

February 8, 2026

Bob was a great guy. Remember him from Cummins and also the car club saw him last summer and he bike rest in peace.

Stephanie Schell

February 7, 2026

Had a passion for restoring old cars.

Sherri Gutknecht

February 7, 2026

He was a wonderful person and I am so glad to have met him. I will always remember rc racing with him the many car shows, and playing black ops.

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