Dwayne Alwin Guenthner, age 85, of Bryant died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital with his family at his side.
Dwayne was born May 23, 1936 in Antigo to the late George and Bernadyna (Emmer) Guenthner.
He attended Longfellow Graded and Spring Brook Graded schools and graduated from Antigo High School in 1954. Following high school, Dwayne served in the US Air force stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington as a Military Police officer for 4 years, where he was also a member of the US Airforce baseball team. He continued to serve in the reserves for another 4 years.
Upon honorable discharge from his service, Dwayne was united in marriage to Mary Strasser on July 16, 1960 at First Baptist Church.
Dwayne was a local potato grower, beginning his farming along with his father and continuing until present with his son and Tom Schmidt operating Guenthner Farms, Inc.
He thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors, farming, playing golf, fishing, hunting, and in his younger years playing baseball. Dwayne played for Deerbrook in the county league from 1956- 1965, winning the championship five times.
He loved playing games and cards with his children and grandchildren and especially loved to watch the grandchildren play sports. He really liked good clean competition.
Dwayne was a member of Antigo ELKS Lodge #662 for 46 years. He was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, ushered, and served on various committees.
In addition to his wife Mary, Dwayne is survived by his children: William "Bill" (Jolene) Guenthner of Antigo and Judy (Bruce) Jadin of Freedom, grandchildren: Madelynn Jadin and Riley Guenthner, a brother Gerald "Jerry" (Bobbie Jo) Guenthner of Eagle River, brother-in-law Richard (Bonnie) Strasser of Antigo, sisters-in-law: Joanne (Charles) Merkel of Sykesville, MD, Lois Jones of Antigo, Mary Strasser of Antigo, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his sisters: Judy (Al) Adams, Ermie (Aaron) Jahnke, Bonnie (Chuck) Kellam, and brother-in-law Thomas Strasser.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 AM until the service at the church. Pastor Fletcher Larson will officiate. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery with Military honors at the graveside.
Memorials in Dwayne's name may be directed towards First Baptist Church and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Dwayne was born May 23, 1936 in Antigo to the late George and Bernadyna (Emmer) Guenthner.
He attended Longfellow Graded and Spring Brook Graded schools and graduated from Antigo High School in 1954. Following high school, Dwayne served in the US Air force stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington as a Military Police officer for 4 years, where he was also a member of the US Airforce baseball team. He continued to serve in the reserves for another 4 years.
Upon honorable discharge from his service, Dwayne was united in marriage to Mary Strasser on July 16, 1960 at First Baptist Church.
Dwayne was a local potato grower, beginning his farming along with his father and continuing until present with his son and Tom Schmidt operating Guenthner Farms, Inc.
He thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors, farming, playing golf, fishing, hunting, and in his younger years playing baseball. Dwayne played for Deerbrook in the county league from 1956- 1965, winning the championship five times.
He loved playing games and cards with his children and grandchildren and especially loved to watch the grandchildren play sports. He really liked good clean competition.
Dwayne was a member of Antigo ELKS Lodge #662 for 46 years. He was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, ushered, and served on various committees.
In addition to his wife Mary, Dwayne is survived by his children: William "Bill" (Jolene) Guenthner of Antigo and Judy (Bruce) Jadin of Freedom, grandchildren: Madelynn Jadin and Riley Guenthner, a brother Gerald "Jerry" (Bobbie Jo) Guenthner of Eagle River, brother-in-law Richard (Bonnie) Strasser of Antigo, sisters-in-law: Joanne (Charles) Merkel of Sykesville, MD, Lois Jones of Antigo, Mary Strasser of Antigo, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his sisters: Judy (Al) Adams, Ermie (Aaron) Jahnke, Bonnie (Chuck) Kellam, and brother-in-law Thomas Strasser.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 AM until the service at the church. Pastor Fletcher Larson will officiate. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery with Military honors at the graveside.
Memorials in Dwayne's name may be directed towards First Baptist Church and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Dwayne Alwin Guenthner, age 85, of Bryant died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital with his family at his side.
Dwayne was born May 23, 1936 in Antigo to the late George and Bernadyna (Emmer) Guenthner.
He attended Longfellow Graded and Spring Brook Graded schools and graduated from Antigo High School in 1954. Following high school, Dwayne served in the US Air force stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington as a Military Police officer for 4 years, where he was also a member of the US Airforce baseball team. He continued to serve in the reserves for another 4 years.
Upon honorable discharge from his service, Dwayne was united in marriage to Mary Strasser on July 16, 1960 at First Baptist Church.
Dwayne was a local potato grower, beginning his farming along with his father and continuing until present with his son and Tom Schmidt operating Guenthner Farms, Inc.
He thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors, farming, playing golf, fishing, hunting, and in his younger years playing baseball. Dwayne played for Deerbrook in the county league from 1956- 1965, winning the championship five times.
He loved playing games and cards with his children and grandchildren and especially loved to watch the grandchildren play sports. He really liked good clean competition.
Dwayne was a member of Antigo ELKS Lodge #662 for 46 years. He was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, ushered, and served on various committees.
In addition to his wife Mary, Dwayne is survived by his children: William "Bill" (Jolene) Guenthner of Antigo and Judy (Bruce) Jadin of Freedom, grandchildren: Madelynn Jadin and Riley Guenthner, a brother Gerald "Jerry" (Bobbie Jo) Guenthner of Eagle River, brother-in-law Richard (Bonnie) Strasser of Antigo, sisters-in-law: Joanne (Charles) Merkel of Sykesville, MD, Lois Jones of Antigo, Mary Strasser of Antigo, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his sisters: Judy (Al) Adams, Ermie (Aaron) Jahnke, Bonnie (Chuck) Kellam, and brother-in-law Thomas Strasser.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 AM until the service at the church. Pastor Fletcher Larson will officiate. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery with Military honors at the graveside.
Memorials in Dwayne's name may be directed towards First Baptist Church and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Dwayne was born May 23, 1936 in Antigo to the late George and Bernadyna (Emmer) Guenthner.
He attended Longfellow Graded and Spring Brook Graded schools and graduated from Antigo High School in 1954. Following high school, Dwayne served in the US Air force stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington as a Military Police officer for 4 years, where he was also a member of the US Airforce baseball team. He continued to serve in the reserves for another 4 years.
Upon honorable discharge from his service, Dwayne was united in marriage to Mary Strasser on July 16, 1960 at First Baptist Church.
Dwayne was a local potato grower, beginning his farming along with his father and continuing until present with his son and Tom Schmidt operating Guenthner Farms, Inc.
He thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors, farming, playing golf, fishing, hunting, and in his younger years playing baseball. Dwayne played for Deerbrook in the county league from 1956- 1965, winning the championship five times.
He loved playing games and cards with his children and grandchildren and especially loved to watch the grandchildren play sports. He really liked good clean competition.
Dwayne was a member of Antigo ELKS Lodge #662 for 46 years. He was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, ushered, and served on various committees.
In addition to his wife Mary, Dwayne is survived by his children: William "Bill" (Jolene) Guenthner of Antigo and Judy (Bruce) Jadin of Freedom, grandchildren: Madelynn Jadin and Riley Guenthner, a brother Gerald "Jerry" (Bobbie Jo) Guenthner of Eagle River, brother-in-law Richard (Bonnie) Strasser of Antigo, sisters-in-law: Joanne (Charles) Merkel of Sykesville, MD, Lois Jones of Antigo, Mary Strasser of Antigo, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his sisters: Judy (Al) Adams, Ermie (Aaron) Jahnke, Bonnie (Chuck) Kellam, and brother-in-law Thomas Strasser.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 AM until the service at the church. Pastor Fletcher Larson will officiate. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery with Military honors at the graveside.
Memorials in Dwayne's name may be directed towards First Baptist Church and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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