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Roger Guntren Obituary

Roger Guntren

Le Mars, Iowa

Roger Guntren, 68, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home in Le Mars surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made in Roger's name, in care of the family, to Hospice of Siouxland or to a favorite charity of your choosing.

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

Published by Sioux City Journal on Sep. 17, 2024.

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Eddie Wood

September 22, 2024

Sorry to hear of Rogers passing. Condolences to the whole family. Worked in transportation industry same as Roger. He will be missed.

Kelly Forcier

September 20, 2024

Sorry for your loss. Roger was a great person to know. He will be missed by a lot of people and his family.

Chuck Hatz

September 20, 2024

So sad to hear from a classmate about Roger passing. Although he graduated from Le Mars, we claim him as a Remsen St. Mary's class member for all of the years he brought smiles to our faces with his fun personality and friendship.

John Miller

September 19, 2024

Julie & family-Our deepest sympathy to the Guntren famliy.
Roger in my eyes will always be a Gentle Giant and a Great neighbor.
GOD bless your family.
JOHN MILLER of MILLER bros furniture

Elaine Tillman

September 19, 2024

Julie, So sorry to hear about your loss of your husband. I will keep you in my prayers. May he rest in peace. Sincerely Elaine Tillman

Pat Langel

September 18, 2024

Julie, Jamie, Jill, and family, so sorry to hear about Roger. So hard to believe. I will always remember him with that great smile, always kind and so much fun to be around. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all.

Jay Loutsch

September 18, 2024

So sorry for your loss I will miss Roger although we had our differents at times always had nothing but respect for Roger looked at him as if he was a brother

Marleen Schipper

September 18, 2024

Julie and family and Guntren family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of youMay he rest in peace.

Wayne & Marleen Schipper

Ric Porter

September 18, 2024

Our sympathy to Mary and Jim and all of Roger's family. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. Ric and Cynthia Porter

Peg and Roger Sitzmann

September 18, 2024

Our deepest sympathies, Tom, and all the Guntren family. We share your grief. Roger was a great brother, I´m sure. May he rest peacefully

Lisa Croston

September 17, 2024

Sending you our thoughts and prayers for your loss. We have good memories of Roger driving for Wagner Trucking. The Wagner family

Billy Hightower jr

September 17, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Kirk ROLLING

September 17, 2024

Rest in peace Roger Great working with you in th Harker days.

LOREN PAGELER

September 17, 2024

sorry to hear about your loss

Andy, Lori, Ryan, and Sean & Amanda Kondrath

September 17, 2024

Julie and Family-
Our hearts are deeply saddened in hearing the news of Rogers passing. He was such an great and upbeat guy and we will miss him so much here at the lake. All our condolences, thoughts, and prayers to you and the family.

Audrey Rus

September 17, 2024

Deepest sympathy to the Guntren family in the time of your loss. Will keep you in my prayers. May god wrap his arms around all of at this time.

Lance and Arlette VanWyhe

September 16, 2024

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Guntren family. Always enjoyed running in to Roger, think the last time was at Sacred Heart Church in Spencer for a mutual grandkids program. A great guy, who had his Dad’s twinkle in his eye. May peace fill your hearts as you share memories of him.

Debbie Jo Vondrak

September 16, 2024

Guntren Families, So sorry to hear about Roger - sure enjoyed our conversations at the Cold Storage. Hugs and Prayers to you All

Steve Boyer

September 16, 2024

Julie and Family so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you

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Memorial Events
for Roger Guntren

Sep

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church

Le Mars, IA

Sep

19

Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church

Le Mars, IA

Sep

20

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church

Le Mars, IA

Sep

20

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church

Le Mars, IA

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Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars

107 12th Street Southeast PO Box 711, Le Mars, IA 51031

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