Carroll E. Gutschenritter
September 2, 2008

Carroll Eugene Gutschenritter, son of William Louis and Vergie Belle (Pritchard) Gutschenritter was born on January 29, 1934 in Page County, Iowa. He eternally entered into rest on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at his home in rural Imogene, Iowa after a courageous battle with cancer. His early life was spent in the rural Essex, Iowa area. He attended grade school at Sentinel Country School and later graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1953. On October 20, 1954 he entered into the United States Army where he served his country until October 19, 1956.

On October 12, 1957 he was united in marriage to his best friend, Vira Darene Livingston at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. The couple made their home at the "South Place" in rural Essex, Iowa. Carroll was a hardworking farmer, who through his labor provided for his families needs.

Carroll was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene, a member of the Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight, a member of the National Farmers Organization and the Essex Golf Club. Other interests included golfing, boating and other water sports, camping, hunting; especially at their annual deer hunt, playing softball with the children and attending the grandchildren's athletic and school activities.

Preceding Carroll in death were his grandparents, Joseph and Mary Gutschenritter; parents, William and Vergie Gutschenritter; two brothers, one in infancy and Leo Gutschenritter, a sister-in-law Patricia Gutschenritter and a granddaughter Cara Sue Gutschenritter.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Darene Gutschenritter of Imogene, Iowa; children; Keith Gutschenritter and wife Diane of West Des Moines, Iowa, Brenda Young and husband Bruce and Jim Gutschenritter and wife Karen both of Essex, Iowa, Julie Justice and husband Eric of Greensboro, North Carolina and Robert Gutschenritter and wife Ali of Little Rock, Arkansas; siblings; Geraldine Morelock and husband Glen and Delmus Gutschenritter both of Shenandoah, Iowa and Frank Gutschenritter and wife Carol of Imogene, Iowa; grandchildren; Todd and Chad Gutschenritter of West Des Moines, Iowa, Will and Kenny Young of Essex, IA, Jay and Emily Gutschenritter of Essex, Iowa, Adam Gutschenritter of St. Louis, Missouri, Kyle, Luke, and Erica Justice of Greensboro, North Carolina and Tori, Taylor and Drew Gutschenritter of Little Rock, Arkansas; great-grandchildren; Caroline Frazier of Hamburg, Iowa and Addison Gutschenritter of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday; Septemember 5, 2008 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene, Iowa with Father Kenneth Gross celebrating the mass. Kay O'Connor and Karen Michel attended the memory register while Marty Laughlin, George McGargill and Ray Berlin served as ushers. Bud Laughlin tolled the bells. The pall was placed on the casket by Diane Gutschenritter, Karen Gutschenritter and Ali Gutschenritter. "Here I Am Lord", "Eagles Wing" and "Prayer of St. Francis" were played by Mary Beth Gowing. Marty Maher served as lector while Brady Gutschenritter and Devin Laughlin were altar servers. Eucharistic Ministers were Lauri McGargill, Norma Troxel and Shalee Laughlin. Bringing forth the gifts were Emily Gutschenritter, Erica Justice, Taylor Justice, Tori Gutschenritter and Drew Gutschenritter. Servings as pallbearers were Jay Gutschenritter, Adam Gutschenritter, Will Young, Todd Gutschenritter, Kenny Young, Chad Gutschenritter, Luke Justice, Kyle Justice, Eric Justice and Bruce Young. Burial followed at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Rural Imogene, Iowa with complete mililtary honors being presented by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.hackettlivingston.com.

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