GUENTHER

Quentin Paul Guenther Sr., born Oct. 30, 1923 in Chicago, died May 19, 2010 at a local health care facility. 

He was the son of Marie Elizabeth Guenther and Paul Otto Heinrich Guenther. 

He moved to Foley as a young boy.  He never missed a day of school and was valedictorian of his senior class. Soon after entering the University of Alabama, he was called to serve his country in World War II. After serving his country, he returned to the University of Alabama, graduating with a degree in chemistry.

He worked at Beaunit Paper Mill in Sylacauga where two of his three children were born. In 1962 he moved to Spanish Fort and became employed with Scott Paper Company in Mobile as an environmental and analytical chemist. He worked there until his retirement in 1989.

He was a charter member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church.  During his membership there he served as deacon, elder, Sunday School superintendent, treasurer, financial secretary, Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir for over 50 years. He was an avid University of Alabama football fan and enjoyed reading, history, science, and making homemade root beer and pickles. He loved children and animals and was young at heart to the end. He was a very honest man and displayed a quiet faith.  He was a wonderful  husband and father. 

Survivors include his wife of over 58 years, Margaret Mary Byrd Guenther; three children:  Martha Virginia “Ginger” Guenther, Quentin Paul (Debbie) Guenther Jr., John Allan (B.J.) Guenther; grandchildren, Courtney and Kristen Guenther; and feline buddy, Schatzi.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at the Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church. Family graveside services will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.

The family requests memorial donations be made to Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Daphne.