John W Guenther

May 6, 1952 - November 30, 2017

John W. Guenther, Sr. Guenther Sr. John, (Jack) W. 65 of Port Republic, NJ passed away suddenly after a long battle with Pancreatic cancer on November 30, 2017. Jack was a 21 year employee with Galigani Demolition in Farmington, NJ. Later, Jack earned his union book and was a proud member for 30 years with Local 825 Operating Engineers. Jack enjoyed boating, camping, motorcycling, classic cars, and was a long-time member of Red Bones Hunting Club located in Cologne, NJ. Jack’s most celebrated achievement was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family, friends and especially lifelong best friend George Reichenbach. Also to be remembered as a third son is Dan Gregson. Jack will be remembered for his loving devotion to his family, his sharp wit, and caring personality. Jack was predeceased by his parents Albert A. Guenther and Claire Woodard. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Eugenia (Jean), his sons John (Jay) W. Guenther Jr. (Patricia), Joseph M. Guenther, fiancé Mandi Johnson, and grandchildren Lori Ann, Nicholas, Keith Hartwell Jr. and Joshua. Jack is also survived by his siblings Albert Guenther (Sharon) and Paul Guenther (Kerri); brothers-in-laws Michael Neri, Bob Esposito, Nick Maggi, and Rocco Maggiand; sisters-in-law Annette Neri and Vickie Esposito; and all his beloved nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by David Heaton (Chris). A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm at Wimberg Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Avenue, Egg Harbor City. There will be a brief visitation on Thursday, December 7th from 8:00 to 9:45 am at Wimberg Funeral Home, followed by Mass at St Nicholas Church, 525 St. Louis Avenue at 10:00am. Burial will be held following Mass at Egg Harbor City Cemetery, NJ. In Lieu of flowers, donations will be appreciated to St. Judes Research Hospital. For directions and condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com