Obituary
Eric Kurt Gunther 1913 ~ 2005 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Eric Kurt Gunther, passed away on February 10, 2005 of causes incident to age. He was 91. Eric was born December 8, 1913 in Griessbach, Germany, to Edmund Richard Gunther and Ida Helene Drechsel. He spent his earliest years in and around the nearby city of Chemnitz. In 1924, the family immigrated to the United States and settled in Utah. At the age of only 16, with his father unable to find work at the onset of the Great Depression, Eric became the sole means of support for the family. On August 19, 1933, Eric married the love of his life, Adeline "Addy" Weisser. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Never were two people more in love. Their marriage was to last more than 68 years, until Addy's passing in 2002, making Eric and Addy strong contenders for the title of "national champion lovers." Eric had a long and distinguished career in the baking industry. He gained national notoriety as a master cake decorator, having learned this art during a time when he and Addy lived in Los Angeles. Eric especially enjoyed traveling and socializing with "the Gunthers" - his brothers and sister and their spouses. Until the very end, Eric's life was a life well lived, a life worthy both of admiration and emulation, and a life spent in single-minded devotion to those he loved. We'll miss you Dad, and remember you always! Eric is survived by his son, Eric (Julie), daughters Patty (Larry) Olson and Rose (Jeff) Hawker, daughter-in-law Louise Gunther, 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, brother John R. (Ann) Gunther, sister Dorothy Harman, and sister-in-law Mary Gunther. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Adeline, son Ron, great- grandson Eric, brother Werner, and brother-in-law Howard Harman. A special thanks to Gerie, Kathy, Amy, Tammy, and also the CareSource Residence for their tender and attentive care of Dad during the last phase of his life. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Heughs Canyon Ward, 6301 S. 2300 E. Friends and family may call Sunday, February 13th from 5-7 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10550 S.) and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City
Eric Kurt Gunther 1913 ~ 2005 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Eric Kurt Gunther, passed away on February 10, 2005 of causes incident to age. He was 91. Eric was born December 8, 1913 in Griessbach, Germany, to Edmund Richard Gunther and Ida Helene Drechsel. He spent his earliest years in and around the nearby city of Chemnitz. In 1924, the family immigrated to the United States and settled in Utah. At the age of only 16, with his father unable to find work at the onset of the Great Depression, Eric became the sole means of support for the family. On August 19, 1933, Eric married the love of his life, Adeline "Addy" Weisser. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Never were two people more in love. Their marriage was to last more than 68 years, until Addy's passing in 2002, making Eric and Addy strong contenders for the title of "national champion lovers." Eric had a long and distinguished career in the baking industry. He gained national notoriety as a master cake decorator, having learned this art during a time when he and Addy lived in Los Angeles. Eric especially enjoyed traveling and socializing with "the Gunthers" - his brothers and sister and their spouses. Until the very end, Eric's life was a life well lived, a life worthy both of admiration and emulation, and a life spent in single-minded devotion to those he loved. We'll miss you Dad, and remember you always! Eric is survived by his son, Eric (Julie), daughters Patty (Larry) Olson and Rose (Jeff) Hawker, daughter-in-law Louise Gunther, 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, brother John R. (Ann) Gunther, sister Dorothy Harman, and sister-in-law Mary Gunther. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Adeline, son Ron, great- grandson Eric, brother Werner, and brother-in-law Howard Harman. A special thanks to Gerie, Kathy, Amy, Tammy, and also the CareSource Residence for their tender and attentive care of Dad during the last phase of his life. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Heughs Canyon Ward, 6301 S. 2300 E. Friends and family may call Sunday, February 13th from 5-7 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10550 S.) and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City
Obituary
Eric Kurt Gunther 1913 ~ 2005 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Eric Kurt Gunther, passed away on February 10, 2005 of causes incident to age. He was 91. Eric was born December 8, 1913 in Griessbach, Germany, to Edmund Richard Gunther and Ida Helene Drechsel. He spent his earliest years in and around the nearby city of Chemnitz. In 1924, the family immigrated to the United States and settled in Utah. At the age of only 16, with his father unable to find work at the onset of the Great Depression, Eric became the sole means of support for the family. On August 19, 1933, Eric married the love of his life, Adeline "Addy" Weisser. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Never were two people more in love. Their marriage was to last more than 68 years, until Addy's passing in 2002, making Eric and Addy strong contenders for the title of "national champion lovers." Eric had a long and distinguished career in the baking industry. He gained national notoriety as a master cake decorator, having learned this art during a time when he and Addy lived in Los Angeles. Eric especially enjoyed traveling and socializing with "the Gunthers" - his brothers and sister and their spouses. Until the very end, Eric's life was a life well lived, a life worthy both of admiration and emulation, and a life spent in single-minded devotion to those he loved. We'll miss you Dad, and remember you always! Eric is survived by his son, Eric (Julie), daughters Patty (Larry) Olson and Rose (Jeff) Hawker, daughter-in-law Louise Gunther, 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, brother John R. (Ann) Gunther, sister Dorothy Harman, and sister-in-law Mary Gunther. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Adeline, son Ron, great- grandson Eric, brother Werner, and brother-in-law Howard Harman. A special thanks to Gerie, Kathy, Amy, Tammy, and also the CareSource Residence for their tender and attentive care of Dad during the last phase of his life. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Heughs Canyon Ward, 6301 S. 2300 E. Friends and family may call Sunday, February 13th from 5-7 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10550 S.) and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City
Eric Kurt Gunther 1913 ~ 2005 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Eric Kurt Gunther, passed away on February 10, 2005 of causes incident to age. He was 91. Eric was born December 8, 1913 in Griessbach, Germany, to Edmund Richard Gunther and Ida Helene Drechsel. He spent his earliest years in and around the nearby city of Chemnitz. In 1924, the family immigrated to the United States and settled in Utah. At the age of only 16, with his father unable to find work at the onset of the Great Depression, Eric became the sole means of support for the family. On August 19, 1933, Eric married the love of his life, Adeline "Addy" Weisser. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Never were two people more in love. Their marriage was to last more than 68 years, until Addy's passing in 2002, making Eric and Addy strong contenders for the title of "national champion lovers." Eric had a long and distinguished career in the baking industry. He gained national notoriety as a master cake decorator, having learned this art during a time when he and Addy lived in Los Angeles. Eric especially enjoyed traveling and socializing with "the Gunthers" - his brothers and sister and their spouses. Until the very end, Eric's life was a life well lived, a life worthy both of admiration and emulation, and a life spent in single-minded devotion to those he loved. We'll miss you Dad, and remember you always! Eric is survived by his son, Eric (Julie), daughters Patty (Larry) Olson and Rose (Jeff) Hawker, daughter-in-law Louise Gunther, 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, brother John R. (Ann) Gunther, sister Dorothy Harman, and sister-in-law Mary Gunther. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Adeline, son Ron, great- grandson Eric, brother Werner, and brother-in-law Howard Harman. A special thanks to Gerie, Kathy, Amy, Tammy, and also the CareSource Residence for their tender and attentive care of Dad during the last phase of his life. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Heughs Canyon Ward, 6301 S. 2300 E. Friends and family may call Sunday, February 13th from 5-7 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10550 S.) and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City
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