Gerald Eugene Gutcher, age 60, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. He was born October 21, 1952, in Ottumwa, IA, to Fernal and Roberta (Sandeen) Gutcher Jr. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his father,Fernal Gutcher Jr.;one daughter, Sarah Gutcher; and his uncle William Gutcher. He is survived by his mother, Roberta Gutcher of Springfield; two children, Josh Gutcher of Albia IA and Stephanie Kjolstad of West Palm Beach Fl; two sisters, Sandra Kosman, Republic, Mo and Cheryl Hartje of Midlothian Va; four grandchildren, Hayden Gutcher, Kody, Kolton Kjolstad and Jarek Harbottle; and a host of family and friends. Memorial services will be held in Iowa at a later date. Cremation services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.