Richard "Whitey" E. Gunsolus

Richard E. Gunsolus “Whitey”

Son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather (PIPA), and friend passed away on August 24, 2024 at Alden Estates of Jefferson surrounded by family. 

Born in 1935  to Ryburn and Christine (Standlie) Gunsolus. 

Joined the Navy after 9th grade and spent 13 years, 5 of those years were during the Korean War. He ended his service in 1963. He He then met and married Ruth A. (Sage) Gunsolus in 1963 and preceeded him in death in February 2018.  Together they had 5 children. Gerald (Dee) Gunsolus, Annette Sage, Alan (Sharon) Gunsolus, Vincent Gunsolus, and Sandra (Don) Zander.

Richard enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; Angelynn, Dyllon, Ketherine, Brian, Ashley, Leanne, Michael, and Michelle. Great Granchildren; Kaden, Gracie, Brady, HazelRuth, Ashton, Ember, Elliana, and Lillian. 

Richard spent his employed years as an auto mechanic and carpenter. He enjoyed building race cars, watching Nascar, and drag racing.  Most of all Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Richard is further survived by; his brother Jerome (Jean) Gunsolus, sister Patricia Gunsolus. Sisters in law Nancy Maves and Grace Sage. 

Richard was preceeded in death by his parents, wife of 54 years Ruth Gunsolus, grandsons Randall Logan, and Max Maske, granddaughter Sandi Dee, and sisters JoAnn Teigen, Darlene Carlson, Donna Melaas, and Charlene Kenseth.

There will be a luncheon memorial at the American Legion Hall Post 59 (803 N. Page St. Stoughton, WI 53589) on October 5, 2024 from 1-4pm. 

A private Military service for the family will be held at a later date, where both our parents will be laid to rest together per their wishes.

A special thank you for their love and special care to Beth, Deb, and Will at Alden Estates and to the family and friends that supported us during this journey.

Nitardy Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com