Mr. Carl G. Guretse
June 17, 1917 - November 1, 2016
Carl G. Guretse, age 99, died Tuesday morning, November 1, 2016 at the Souderton Mennonite Home. He was a life-long resident of Lansdale, He was the husband of the late Glenna (nee Benner) Guretse, who died in 2006, after 60 years of marriage. He was born in Lansdale, the son of the late Charles Guretse and Mary (nee Waldspurger) Guretse. He was an Army veteran, serving in WWII. He received the Bronze Star. He worked many years for American Olean Tile Company in Lansdale before retiring in 1987. He belonged to several local Antique Car Clubs. He is survived by a son; C. Gerald Guretse, Jr. of Telford and a daughter Patricia M. Schafer (Gerald) of Souderton, PA, also four grandchildren; Kristen Pollack (Ross), Scott Guretse, Steven Schafer (Brianna), Kelly Maloney (Brian), five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, one brother Albert Guretse (Lois) of Marlton, NJ. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Marie Hercorn, Helen Moore and two brothers; Robert and Joseph Guretse. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday evening, November 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Shelly-Dinan Funeral Home, 24 E. Main Street, Lansdale, and also on Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 100 Broad St., Hilltown, PA 18927, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery, North Wales, PA. In lieu of flowers please send donations in his name to either; Crossroads Hospice Foundation, 523 Plymouth Rd., Suite 225, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 or [email protected]" title="Click to open in a new window or tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">[email protected] Condolences may also be sent to www.dinanfuneralhome.com NOTE: PLEASE CHECK THIS NOTICE FOR TIMES AND PLACES OF VIEWINGS AND MASS.
Carl G. Guretse, age 99, died Tuesday morning, November 1, 2016 at the Souderton Mennonite Home. He was a life-long resident of Lansdale, He was the husband of the late Glenna (nee Benner) Guretse, who died in 2006, after 60 years of marriage.... View Obituary & Service Information