Stanley Dean Gutzman, 82, of Bloomington, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 at his residence.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to Toys for Tots.
Stanley was born on November 13, 1936 in Fort Morgan, CO a son of Donald and Vivian Vansant Gutzman. He married Lynn Williams in 1969 in Denver, Co. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2006.
Surviving are his daughter Katherine ‘Katie' Gutzman of Bloomington and two nephews, Donald and Eric both of Denver, Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife of 37 years, and a brother, Dennis Gutzman.
Stanley received his master's degree from University of Denver, Denver, Co. He was employed as a librarian with Illinois State University for 32 years, retiring in 2002. Stanley was fluent in five languages and enjoyed traveling with his family. He enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the American Contract Bridge League, Normal Chapter.
Graveside Service
DEC
17.
1:00 PM (CST)
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
302 E. MIller St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
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