Alfred (Al) Richard Gutenmann, 75 of Crestview, FL, lost his courageous battle with kidney disease on December 9, 2011. He was born in Astoria, NY on October 10, 1936 to German immigrants Alexander and Hildegard Gutenmann. While serving in the Navy at NAS Pensacola Al fell in love with the gulf coast where he could play golf and tennis year round. His career included jobs with Standard Oil, GE, Cornell University, PJC, and Okaloosa County - where he had served as an administrator before retiring. Al was an avid golfer and loved all sports. He fulfilled his dream of living on a golf course when he moved to Crestview in 1998. He attended First United Methodist Church of Crestview. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Tane' Lee Bosarge. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jeanne Marie Deakle Gutenmann - who turned the Yankee into a southern gentleman. He is also survived by his brother Walter Gutenmann (Marybelle) of Buchanan, MI; daughters Michele Lucia (Al) of Lewisville, TX and Sandra Jeter of Mobile, Al; Sons William (Bill) Gutenmann of Pensacola Beach, FL and Richard (Rick) Gutenmann of Pensacola, FL; Grandchildren Emily McLellan, Jason Jeter, Jamie Jeter, Raphael Sanseverino, Nicole Sanseverino, Kaleb Stargel and Alexander Gutenmann; and four great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the many doctors and nurses who cared for Al, especially Dr. Clyde Pence, Dr. Lee Thigpen and Dr. Josh Kolmetz. Services are Tuesday, December 13th at the First United Methodist Church, 599 Eight Avenue, Crestview, FL. Visitation is at 10am in the Christ Chapel and Memorial Services begins at 11am in the Sanctuary conducted by Rev. Bruce Sheffield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Life Center of FUMC or the Methodist Children's Home of Crestview.
Published in the Press-Register from December 10 to December 12, 2011