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John R Gunther

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John R Gunther

November 1st, 2014

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John Robert Gunther, "Bob", long time resident of Indian Harbour Beach, FL, passed away with his family at his side on November 1, 2014, from complications of a stroke he had suffered in June. He is survived by his wife, of sixty-seven years, Teresa (Teta), and by his four children, J. Robert Gunther, Jr., Mary (Mindy) T. Gunther (Robert Drew), William G. Gunther (Alexandra Cooper), and Claudia Gunther. He is also survived by his brother, William H. Gunther Jr. and three grandchildren, William G. Gunther, Jr., Kristen E. Gunther, and Christopher E. Grant, as well as many nieces and nephews. Bob graduated from MIT, with both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in chemical engineering, in 1943. He was a Captain in the Army Transport Corp., serving in London after graduation until the end of World War II. Bob was a man who would never retire, and was active on a daily basis as president of Palmas Printing Company, in Melbourne. Palmas is a sister company of the George Schmitt & Co., Inc., a 140 year old family printing company, which Bob ran as the third president until 1986. Today it is run by his son, Bill. In addition to his business activities, Bob was an extremely competent instrument rated pilot and lifelong sailor. As a younger man, he had a long line of sailboats, many of which were called H.M.S. Day, which stood for Happy Mother's Day, due to the fact that he often bought Teta a boat in early May, in time for the racing season. Later on, Bob and Teta moved on to power boats, all called Dolphin. Together, they raced and cruised for many years from Newfoundland to Puerto Rico. He was a long time member of the Cruising Club of America, the New York Yacht Club, the Corinthians, the U.S. Power Squadron, and the local Skipper's Club. Above all, he loved his family. He was a devoted husband, a caring and supportive father, and grandfather. Bob was a true gentleman, whether in business, racing his sailboat, or interacting with employees, family, and friends, all of whom will greatly miss him. Burial services will be in Connecticut, on Saturday, November 8, 2014.

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Nestled along the serene shores of Melbourne's Barrier Island, The Beach Funeral Home stands out as the only beachside funeral service provider, offering solace and support to the Brevard County and Palm Bay communities for over three decades. Our commitment to providing meaningful, affordable care has made us a cornerstone for families navigating the difficult journey of losing a loved one. We deeply value our community's rich tapestry of cultures and beliefs, striving to honor each family's unique traditions and religious practices with utmost respect....

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