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Raymond Gunther

January 15, 1966 — June 8, 2022

Raymond Gunther

Raymond, 56 years old, of Melrose Park, was called to heaven on June 8, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Loving husband of Bridget Mary Gunther. Cherished best friend and father of Brendan Ray Gunther.

Ray was born in Chicago, and grew up in Antioch, IL. He was a devoted father and husband.

Ray enjoyed boating and spending time at the Chain O' Lakes with family and friends.

He was a proud member of the Sprinkler Fitter Union, Local 281, retiring in June of 2021.

Beloved son of Richard W. Gunther, Sr (Mary), and the late Geraldine H. Pumford (Russell).

Dearest brother of Rick Gunther (Debbie), Ronda Zielinski (Andrew), Lisa Guziec (Darrell), Wendy Pumford, William Gunther (Bobbi), and Elinor Holloman (Jim).

Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews, and dear friend to many.

Visitation for Raymond will begin on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Family and friends will gather at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home on Monday, June 13, 2022 for the funeral service at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Mount Emblem Cemetery, in Elmhurst.

For information please call the funeral home at (847) 678-1950 or www.sax-tiedemann.com

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Raymond Gunther, please visit our flower store.

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, June 12, 2022

3:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium

9568 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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Funeral Service

Monday, June 13, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium

9568 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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Interment

Monday, June 13, 2022

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL

11210 Bethesda Church Rd, Damascus, MD 20872

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