John H. Guyse
Monday, November 20, 1944
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Age:
71 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday September 29, 2016
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday September 30, 2016
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Friday September 30, 2016
Time: 2:15 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Monday, November 20, 1944
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Age:
71 years old
Monday, November 20, 1944
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Age:
71 years old
John H. Guyse
After getting a diagnosis that I cannot beat (lung cancer), I want to share a little of myself.
I was born to Fredrick (Red) and Ruth Guyse on November 20, 1944 in Rochester, MN. My ancestors were some of the early settlers in Rochester, supplying ice from Bear Creek for refrigeration, a soap factory, herbal medicine, and mid-wife services. I went to Northrup Grade School, Central Junior High and John Marshall High School. I was lucky enough to meet my love in high school and we married way too young. The flip side of too young; we had 50 years together. We grew, we partnered, we dreamed and we traveled.
Marriage brought me the realization with coaxing from my father-in-law, a job might be in order and I had the good fortune of being admitted to the electrical apprenticeship program. I plied my trade at Adair Electric for most of my 40 working years, meeting and working with people I held dear. We had two children, Alexander and Nathan, who could not have made me more proud. They brought joy to my life. I had so much fun with them camping, boating, Boy Scouts, watching them play baseball, basketball and soccer. I had the great privilege of coaching boys and girls, not as much in sports, but how to play.
I danced, I gardened and I traveled. I had a great time and consider myself so fortunate to have had such opportunities and friendships. I had 71 years of fun on this earth and am grateful for every one of them. Life has come full circle, as it will for all. Don’t waste time mourning; make your fun and your memories. I sure did and I’m leaving them behind with my family and friends.
I am also leaving behind my wife Sandra (Fitting), my sons, Alexander (Nancy), Nathan (Crystal), four grandchildren, Ethan, Alivia, Kellan and Mattea, a son Brock Falkenberg (Joni), grandsons Cord, Nate, Bron, my brother David (Noreen), my sisters Mary House, and Margaret, a close nephew, Joshua (Karen), and my sister-in-law Jean Guyse. My parents preceded me in death, along with my son Bruce who died as an infant, my sister Linda, my sister Patricia Tilford, and my brother Joseph.
My memorial service will be held at 2:15 pm Friday, September 30, 2016 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be Thursday September 29, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Macken Funeral Home and one hour before the service on Friday.
Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice in Rochester.
Condolences
The family of John H. Guyse has received the following condolences.
To the Guyse family,
I am terribly sorry....like everyone else who knew your dad/husband/grandpa/relative to hear about John's passing. I loved reading/hearing how full his life was and how much he loved and was loved. He was an adventurer, and I highly respect that.
May God continue to comfort you all now and in the future.
He also was an honest and fun landlord.
Karen Hendrickson
Sandy, Alex, and Nate - We are sorry to learn of John's death. You are in our thoughts.
Dear Sandy, We are in awe of John's courage and determination to give as little ground as possible to the advance of his disease and live as fully as possible right to the end. We are equally in awe of your strength and courage,helping him to do it his way,a final gift of love. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love,David and Noreen
i joined the union at age 50. one of the first persons i worked for was john. he told me what the job was and that was it. later he came back and said good job.
he was a happy foreman, but that did not mean we would sluff off on our job, we had to much respect for him to get it done and on time. i am truly sorry that he did not get to enjoy the retirement time he was looking forward to. grant
Dear Sandy, Alex and Nate:
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, and we are wishing you peace at this difficult time. John was a such a wonderful man - with an amazing spirit, and we know that spirit will always be around the three of you and your families.
Take care always,
Melanie and Zachary Ryan
Alex, Nate, and Sandy
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember John for how much fun he was to be around, and how he always brought the fun and laughter to any gathering. He lived a great life, and I'm sure he'll be looking down on you as well as all of us from now on.
Love you guys,
Adam
Dear Sandy.
We send you and your family our warmest thoughts and condolences.
We feel so lucky that we got to know John while renting your wonderful place on the lake from 1998-2001.
There are so many memories:
We remember John's heartly laugh; we remember water skiing and playing King of the boat; we remember cosy barbecuing on the porch with you guys dropping in at dinner time; we remember many good talks, and we remember John having fun with our kids. We remember Easter at the farm, shooting clay pigeons for the very first time etc. etc.
So many happy memories.
You made us feel welcome in our new life in Minnesota from day one! Those three years changed our lives forever, and you were a very important part of it.
Love from Palle, Lone, Caroline, Joachim and Mathias
It's saddens me to hear this terrible news. My deepest condolences to the family, John was a great man. Thinking about you during this difficult time Sandy ?
Uncle John-
I'll never forget the good times we had out at the lake. Those were some of my best childhood memories.
I still remember the time you told me someone was on the phone for me (the phone never even rang) just so i would get up and you could take my spot on the couch.
From the pig piles to the head rubs i will miss you always. Tell Grandma and Uncle Joe i say hi.
Love, Corey
i offer my sympathy and prayers for your loss.
Sandy I am so sorry for you and your sons and their families loss.
How well I remember John's infectious laughter and his wonderful smile! He was a person not easy to forget and I have thought about him often since knowing him through soccer. My husband, Mike Snyder, was involved with Nathan's soccer team. Unfortunately he passed away as well but maybe he and John are reliving great soccer moments.
May the happy memories of your husband and father carry you through these dark days.
Ahh John,
Gonna miss your quick wit and strong handshake.
Your left a good foot print .
Dear Sandy and family....My heart is with you all as you mourn your loss. John's picture definitely shows his enthusiastic love of life and the story he wrote shows his love of family and all he shared it with. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your happy memories help you through this difficult time and smiles return to your faces as you recall those wonderful memories.
John,
I have known you since I was 10 years old. 50 + years is a long time for a friendship and for collecting memories. Like how you used to pound me with snowballs from that green cutlass Oldsmobile cause you were older. So many memories about growing up in Rochester, some that are best left to just us. You were always my friend, even when you were my boss. On of the best bosses I ever had. Thanks for all the work you sent my way over the years. You were always fair, upbeat, cheerful and giving me a hard time about something. You were a big brother to me. I watched you live your life, love your family, be so proud of those boys of yours. Now you have gone on ahead, I will see you again Bro.
Doug
Our condolences to the family and friends, Johnny was a great guy whom I considered one of the best guys I ever met in the trade. He loved to laugh and enjoy life. I'll miss him. RIP Brother.
To My Uncle John,
Where do I begin, so many great memories that its hard to choose.
I tasted (along with many) the waters of lake Zumbro not by choice - Memories were made!!
The parties at the farm - Memories were made!
The trip to San Francisco - Memories were made!
So many birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving - Memories were made!
Trips to the Dells - Memories were made!
I could go on and on with all the great memories, but the greates is having
you as my Uncle, the smile, the genuine laugh, your love for your family.
You will be greatly missed, have a cold one with Joe and my mom (Pat) as we
will be toasting you.
Love you forever.
Sis
To Sandy, Nate & Alex,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory of how John lived be comfort for you tomorrow.
John was truly one of a kind, he was all heart, and will be deeply missed.
God is probably thinking, great another Guyse up here.
Love,
Mike, Maria, Michael, & David Guyse
PS: We would like to share a poem we thought is fitting for how John might feel:
I Did Not Die
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Don not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
Dear Sandy, I will never forget meeting you and John for the first time many years ago and I always enjoyed running into you both in town at different venues over the years. John's face is one I will never forget and never thought I'd see in the obituaries. Now when I run into you in town, Sandy, John's face won't be there but his spirit will be. He seemed to me like the guy to get the last word in, and he did here, indeed, writing his own life story, and especially voting early! You and your family are in my thoughts as you face the days ahead without him.
Pat Tupper
To My Brother John,
I will miss you so much.You were always the laughter of the party.I have learned from you these last 6 months that even at the end of our lives there is still much life to live. Which you did, even voting before checking into Season's. (Lets hope you made the right choice). So I hope to take this lesson forward with me along with the laughter & fun to make new memories.
To Sandy, Alex & Nate,
You couldn't have asked for a better husband or farther and I am so sorry for your loss.
So John until we meet again have a Stinger with Uncle Joe & get caught up with each other.
Love You Always Your Sister,
Mary
Dear Sandy, Alex and Nathan......our hearts are so sad for all of you and yet, by reading John's own words in his obituary, it is clear that he had a wonderful life, appreciated all that he had and was able to do, and especially appreciated those he loved and held dear. Sandy, you were the love of his life and a partner in everything he did and your happiness and love was very apparent. Alex and Nathan, your dad was so proud of you and knows you will take care of your mom. We love you guys and our prayers are with all of you.
Love, Janie and Donnie Hass and family