Ray A. Guhl
Friday, September 27, 1935
Date of Death:
Friday, April 4, 2014
Age:
78 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday April 08, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Wednesday April 09, 2014
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Wednesday April 09, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Friday, September 27, 1935
Date of Death:
Friday, April 4, 2014
Age:
78 years old
Friday, September 27, 1935
Date of Death:
Friday, April 4, 2014
Age:
78 years old
Ray A. Guhl
A memorial service for Ray Guhl will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Heidorn officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial will at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.
Mr. Guhl, 78 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home from a lengthy illness on Friday, April 4, 2014.
Ray was born on September 27, 1935 in Plainview to Raymond L. and Ruth A. (Hemshrot) Guhl.
He graduated from Rochester High School in 1953. He married Judith Armit Erickson on November 11, 1977 in Watertown, SD. Mrs. Guhl survives. He was a production engineer supervisor at Crenlo, Inc., for 43 years, retiring in 2000.
Ray was a Veteran of the US Navy, serving from November 1954 to August 1957.
He is survived by his wife, Judie; six children, Linda (Earl) Clark of Rochester, Laurie (Rodney) Whitmore of Eyota, Rickey Guhl of Rochester, Scott (Jodie) Guhl of Rochester, Lisa (John) Flood of Preston and Brian (Mary) Guhl of Naples, FL; one step-daughter, Angela Erickson of Northfield and one step-son, Will Erickson of Zumbro Falls; twelve grandchildren; Jennifer Saley, Chad Clark, Jefferson Whitmore, Kevin Whitmore, Scott Whitmore, Brad Guhl, Josh Guhl, Jade Guhl, Tanner Guhl, Dylan Sandborn, Austin Guhl and Colton Guhl and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Ray enjoyed camping, scootering, reading, model railroading, woodworking and playing with his kitties.
Memorials are suggested to Paws and Claws or Camp Companion.
Condolences
The family of Ray A. Guhl has received the following condolences.
Scott I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know your father looked up to you for all the things you have help him with. Please know you and your family are in Beth and my prayers.
Dear Judie,
Sorry Roy and I can't come down for Ray's memorial service. We will be thinking of you and your family. I'm so glad I saw you on Friday morning. Ray was so lucky to have you taking care of him at home during his last days. We will make a donation to Paws and Claws in Ray's memory. Much love, dear friend.
Annie and Roy
DEAR JUDY,
I AM THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF RAYS PASSING. I WILL HAVE YOU IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS AS THESE DAYS GO BY. LOTS OF LOVE AND THOUGHTS TO YOU AND FAMILY JUDY. MARY
Ray was a good friend and always put a smile on my face when he would come into Baldwin. I will dearly miss you my friend.
Jim
I always enjoyed Ray's sense of humor and wit. Prayers and comfort to all.
I am so sorry for your loss. May LOVE surround you.
We will remember one of our oldest friends for his humorous writings, frog, dragon and netsuke collections, and camping in the rain.
We will miss our dear friend.
Larry & Mary Jo