Lt. Col. Robert “Bob” F. Guenther III, U.S. Army (ret.), of West End, died peacefully
on May 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a battle with glioblastoma.
He grew up in Elmhurst, Ill., and met his future wife, Joanne, in kindergarten,
ultimately reconnecting and dating in high school before eventually marrying. He
graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology where he was a member of the
Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and Rollins College, before going on to serve 22 years
in U.S. Army. After his military service, he continued working as a military
contractor, with his final position served at People, Technology & Processes LLC.
Bob adored his family, pets and plants. He could always be found playing with the
family dogs or playing in his yard. Always the character, Bob was known to verbally
parry with all around him (especially his daughter), always have a cup of coffee in
his hand and never be able to sit still for more than five minutes.
Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joanne; daughter, Sandy; siblings, Candy
Zohbon (John), Tom (Sherri), Keith (Mary Pat) and Guy (Roz); brothers- and
sisters-in-law, Jim Barry (Cheryl), Judy Laut (Dan Laut), Joe Barry (Debbie) and
Jack Barry (Diane); 31 nieces and nephews (and spouses); and 26 great-nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Guenther Jr., and Jean
Guenther.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m., at West End
Presbyterian Church in West End.
Memorial contributions may be made to West End Presbyterian Church, 275 Knox
Lane, PO Box 113, West End, NC 27376.
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes.
Robert F. Guenther III
