Guthrie, Robert E. “Gene”
Saturday, November 21, 2015 at age 87.
Beloved husband for 65 years of Geneva Guthrie (nee Lary); loving father of Terrie (Steve) Hetz and Steven (Heather) Guthrie; dear grandfather of Angela Hetz, Kathleen (Joseph) Mischik; dear great-grandfather of Tyler and Addison Mischik; dear brother of the late Vivian Cherry; dear cousin of Gail Chatfield; dear brother-in-law of Gen and Guy Kammien; dear uncle of Craig and Ann Kammien, Sue Garrow and Kent Chinowth; dear great-uncle of Molly and Kevin Kammien and Grace and Sam Garrow; dear cousin and friend to many.
Mr. Guthrie was a member of Clowns Athletic Club, known by members as “The Godfather”. They met every Tuesday morning for coffee. He retired after 39 years of service at James Rivers Corp., and was a US Navy Veteran.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Tuesday, November 24, 12 Noon. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John United Church of Christ (Manchester) appreciated.
Visitation Monday, 4-9 p.m.