Gordon Gutzmer

Gordon “Johnnie” Gutzmer, 72, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. He was born March 31, 1936, at the family farmstead five miles north of Dwight, North Dakota, the son of Otto and Martha (Doleshy) Gutzmer. He grew up in Everdell, attending School District #52 in Wilkin County. In January of 1959 he entered the U. S. Army as a medic, and was discharged in January of 1961. He returned to farm with the Bilden family west of Fergus Falls, and continued to be employed with them until the time of his death. He enjoyed his time of fellowship and meals daily at Debbie’s Kitchen in Fergus Falls. Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers: Eugene Gutzmer, Pete Gutzmer, and Dennis “Butch” Gutzmer; two infant children, Lynn Marie and Jamie Allen; and a grandson, Timothy Allen Knutson. Survivors include his children: Lisa Gutzmer and Jon Gutzmer of Fergus Falls, Jobie Gutzmer of Erhard, Jeremi Anderson of Wendell, Jesse Anderson of Elbow Lake, Shana Gutzmer and Jarid Gutzmer of Fergus Falls, and Adam Gutzmer of Underwood; numerous grandchildren; a brother, Richard “Dick” Gutzmer of Breckenridge; and three sisters, Ruth Ostern of Wahpeton, ND, Leona Walker of Bismarck, ND, and Carol Deaton of Portland, OR. Visitation:  5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and resumes one hour prior to the service at the church Service: 11 a.m. Friday at First United Church of Christ in Fergus Falls Clergy:   Reverend Tom Gard Interment:  First United Church of Christ Cemetery in Fergus Falls Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com