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1949
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2024
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John Gunther Obituary
Musician, Banker, Humanitarian
Feb. 7, 1949 - March 20, 2024
John was born in Portsmouth, NH to John and Rachel (Boisvert) Gunther.
He is predeceased by his brother Stephen, and beautiful wife Susan (DeLong) Gunther.
John leaves behind his brother, Joseph, and his sister Paula (Gunther) Dimond.
He also leaves behind many cousins, uncles, aunts. Nephews, nieces, and a most wonderful circle of friends.
John was an accomplished musician playing trombone through high school and served his country in the Army National Guard playing in the 39th Army Band.
John's love for music fueled his life as he played with many talented musicians in many venues. He enjoyed his time at "Jazz in the Mountains Vermont" band camp and playing with Freese Brothers Big Band.
John also enjoyed golf, hiking, flying small aircraft, traveling with Susan, and was active in civic operations helping others as well as time with friends.
John and Susan amassed a moose themed collection, the personas of which many have been acquainted. Life was everything as it pertained to moose, as John was known as "Moose-E or Old Moose." John had a great sense of humor; he was a quiet generous man who worked hard and loved many and of it led a great and wonderful life.
John funded his passion in music doing what he enjoyed in his occupation in banking and finance, ultimately retiring from Bellweather Community Credit Union.
John and Susan will be interred together at New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH on Friday, June 28th, 2024, at 3:00 pm.
At John's request there will be no public viewing. Memorial donations suggested are: The Freese Brothers Bid Band Scholarship Fund, c/o Peter Inse, Treasurer, 609 Page Rd., Bow, NH 03304, and Make-A- Wish, and performing random acts of kindness as he practiced every day. Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin is assisting with arrangements and an online guestbook is available at www.neunfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gunther
Cory Gunther
July 24, 2024
I sure wish I could have spent more time with my uncle but I remember that no matter where we went his personality and shear kindness was as "big as a moose "as a kid he and aunt Susan dressed me up in a tux and brought me to the Grappone Banquet just so many memories from the small amount of time I spent with them will always remain with me ,you´ll always be in my heart uncle John
Paula Gunther Dimond
June 13, 2024
The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear it´s sound but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it´s going. My Brothers music is like that.
Love "Your Little Sister Dear"
. ....
Paula
Charles Jennison
June 9, 2024
I played music with John both in the Freese Brothers Big Band and at many smaller jam sessions over the past decade. I also had the privilege of meeting his wife Susan before her devastating illness. I enjoyed hearing his stories about his experiences in military bands and shared musical jokes as we frequently went out to dinner after rehearsals. John didn't like to call attention to himself but worked behind the scenes to make life better for everyone he met. He helped me on more than one occasion with band arrangements for vocalists, as he had an extensive library of charts. He definitely will be missed.
Carlos Martinez
April 23, 2024
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Carlos Martinez
April 23, 2024
John Gunther was an active member of the Center Harbor Town Band. His presence in the band as a solid trombone player was exemplary! He will be sorely missed! Thank you John for your dedication to music!
Robert D Machain
April 22, 2024
Mr. Gunther, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
Nancy Ottman
April 20, 2024
Oh John I will miss our talks. My prayers to Joey and Larry.
Nancy Ottman
The Staff of Thibault-Neun Funeral Home
April 22, 2024
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
DONALD SHEDD
April 12, 2024
I have known John since Kindergarten. He was a highly respected banker and musician. He will be remembered and missed by us all.
Donald Shedd - Hamstead, NH
Annie
April 11, 2024
He will be missed. He was the man behind the "Santa Claus tape" that played every Christmas Eve at the Bosiaks. It was especially meaningful when we had foster kids living with us who had never experienced a Christmas as they got to hear Santa Claus landing on the roof and coming down the chimney in the parlor while we were eating supper and discover presents for them in the next room when he left and they were told they could leave the table.
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