With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ernest Walter Gutschow of Kiel, Wisconsin, who passed away on May 14, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Walter Gutschow to pay them a last tribute.

As Ernest departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Ernest may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Ernest leaves behind.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Walter Gutschow and Norma Gutschow (Raquet); his sister Betty Ann Scharenbroch (Simon); and his siblings-in-law, Warren Wirth, Nelson Bonner and Kay Keever (Joe).

He is survived by : his wife Rae Elizabeth Bonner; his sister Donna Mae Wirth; and his grandchildren, John, Sue Huettner (David) and Diane Bonner. He is also survived by three sisters-in-law.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 21st 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church (19214 Co Rd XX, Kiel, WI 53042). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 21st 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home LLC