William George Gutknecht Obituary
William George Gutknecht of Newport, Oregon passed away on August 6, 2026. William, born on September 18, 1945 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William George Gutknecht to show support.
William will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew William will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. William’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Gutknecht and Lorrayne Gutknecht; and his wife Joanne "Joan" Gutknecht. He is survived by: his brother James "Jim"; his sister-in-law Deborah "Deb" Gutknecht of Peshtigo, WI; his niece Nichole (David Holtz); his nephew Eric Gutknecht (Jamie Carviou); his brother Richard "Rick"; his sister-in-law Joy Gutknecht of Newport, OR; his nephew John (Dinika Gutknecht); and his niece Jessica "Jesse" Gutknecht of San Francisco, CA..
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill's name to your local animal humane society.
