Anthony Gunterman, Jr

Anthony E. “Tony” Gunterman, Jr., died at home on Monday, November 13, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Tony was born April 26, 1942 in Plymouth, Indiana to Anthony E. Gunterman, Sr. and Laurene J. (Gilbert) who predeceased him. After graduation from Bremen High School in 1960, Tony joined the United States Air Force where he served four years, ending his service as an electronics instructor. While Tony was never formally a teacher, he was a Life Skills instructor for his family, friends, and colleagues. This was a task he continued with his grandchildren until his death. On March 21, 1980, Tony married Minnie “Pam” (Kearney) Coffman in Plymouth, Indiana who survives, along with two daughters: Michelle “Shelly” (Dave) McCammond and Renee Lynn Gunterman, two sons: Christopher Ference and Jason (Rebecca Pratt) Coffman; seven grandchildren: Justin Gunterman, Corie Coffman, Lily Coffman, Tyler Coffman, Noah Davis, Heaven Coffman, Izabella Coffman; one beloved sister, Linda Gunterman Verhaeghe and many beloved nieces and nephews. Tony was a detailed conscious person who served as a vice-president at Hop Cap, finishing his work life as a salesman for Century Fiberglass in Elkhart, where he won several prizes for his outstanding ability as a salesman and company representative. Tony was also a conscientious citizen who believed in helping others, especially in the Bremen community. He served for many years on the Board of the Bremen Community Hospital. He was a valued member of many service organizations, such as the V.F.W., South Bend Eagles, Jaycees, and Elks. He was very involved with the Bremen Junior Miss organization and served as both the General Chairman and as the Judges Chairman. A grilling expert, Tony could often be found under the cochere grilling hamburgers, steaks and other culinary delights. In his later years he extended his cooking repertoire to cooking lunch on school days for his granddaughter, Lily, and many of her friends. Tony loved to dance and was an aficionado of Dance Music, Jazz and Big Band, but his greatest love was for Notre Dame Football. He instructed his wife, Pam, to bury him in one of his Notre Dame sweatshirts. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331, Bremen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 17, 2017 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Bremen Cemetery with full military honors. Tony was very grateful for the wonderful care he received from Center for Hospice and the family requests any donation be sent to them or St. Dominic Catholic Church in Bremen.