Jimmy Dale Guenther, Sr. went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2021. He was born on April 13, 1935 to David and Lillian Guenther about 30 yards from where he lived most of his life. He was life time farmer. Jim liked to hunt and fish, but he loved spending time with his family the most.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Robbins Guenther; his siblings, Joseph (Shorty) Guenther, Donald Guenther, Wayne Guenther, Virginia Faye Todd, and a great-grandson, Bryce Griffin. He is survived by three sisters, Marie (Reedy) Burnett, Alice Snyder, Betty Ann (John) Cruthis, and one brother,
Charles Lynn Guenther; four children, Janet (Keith) King, Jimbo (Carolyn) Guenther, Ricky Guenther, and Scott (Lisa) Guenther; nine grandchildren, Stephen (Lynn) Roberts, Cindy (Ivan) Rodriguez, Kirk (Lauren) King, Dillion (Brittany) Castleberry, Dustin (Kaitlyn) Castleberry, Amie Griffin, Alan Guenther, Hannah Guenther, Allison (Jacob) Guenther; 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; 23 nieces and nephews, and many great-great nieces and nephews (whom he loved and cared about), and a host of special friends and neighbors who will miss him.
He was baptized at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville.
The visitation will be Friday, May 14, 2021 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.. The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville with interment in the Hazen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mason Sickel, Andrew Sickel, Andy Lisko, Kirk King, Stephen King, and Ivan Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Sickel, Alan Sickel, John Cruthis, Leslie Gaddy, Robert Pyton, Todd Guenther, and Timmy Guenther.
As a remarkable man in many ways, Mr. Jim will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. I had the privilege of working with Mr. Jim many years ago on some construction projects. His work ethic, knowledge, and friendliness made the job sites enjoyable. We will cherish our memories of him. Our prayers continue for the Guenther family. May God’s Word and His Holy Spirit (the “Comforter”) provide strength, comfort, and assurance in this time of sorrow.