Gabriel Benedict Gunther

1929 - 2022  (93 years)

• Name	Gabriel Benedict Gunther
  Born	21 Mar 1929	Bigelow, Marshall County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	19 Jun 2022	San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
  Buried	Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska
  Notes	Gabriel Benedict Gunther was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at age 93. He passed away peacefully in San Antonio, TX, at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Health Care Center. He was the most devoted, loving, and caring husband, father, and grandfather who is so deeply missed. He will be cherished and loved forever and remain in his family's hearts always. The eldest of four children, Gabriel was born March 21, 1929 in Bigelow, KS to parents Frank and Marie Gunther. He graduated from Frankfort, KS High School in 1947 and completed basic training at Fort Bragg, NC Army Base before honorably serving in the Korean War from 1951-1953 as a communications specialist. Gabriel completed his education at the railroad and transportation school in Kansas City, MO. Gabriel met his wife of 62 years, Sonja Tessar, in Crete, NE, and they married on August 13, 1960, later having two children, Grant and Sheryl. He retired in Lincoln, NE, after a 42-year career as a supervisory agent for the Burlington Northern Railroad. During his life, Gabriel enjoyed serving the Catholic Church, the Rotary Club, and the Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion Clubs. Gabriel was beloved by everyone who ever met him, and his giving, caring, and selfless nature brought such happiness to all those around him. He knew no strangers and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Gabriel excelled at technical skills and could find a clever solution in any situation. He loved being with his family and was the guiding light that brought them such joy. He was smart, and generous, and honorable without fail. Gabriel was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Virginia Vogelsberg of Home, KS; and his brother David Gunther of Lenexa, KS. He is survived by his sister Anna Mae Burgard of Albuquerque, NM; wife Sonja; son Grant (Elise); daughter Sheryl (Christopher); and grandsons Christopher and Andrew, all of San Antonio, TX, plus many nieces and nephews. Services pending Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, NE. Final interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Crete, NE. Memorials may be sent in Gabriel's honor to donor's choice. (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Kuncl Funeral Home)
  Person ID	I47929	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	28 Jul 2022

  
  

  Family	Sonja Tessar,   b. 14 Dec 1937, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska ,   d. 18 Jul 2022, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas  (Age 84 years)
  Married	13 Aug 1960
  Last Modified	29 Jun 2022
  Family ID	F14376	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Died - 19 Jun 2022 - San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Buried - - Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska  = Link to Google Earth