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Reidar W. (Ray) Gutzeit

d. December 24, 2019

Reidar W. (Ray) Gutzeit

Mr. Reidar W. (Ray) Gutzeit, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, from Alzheimers. Ray was born in Astoria, OR and lived in Ocean Springs for the past 42 years. He was a US Air Force Veteran. Ray was the ultimate people person. He was always willing to help someone. He was a charter member of the Biloxi Exchange Club, past president and Exchangale of the year. He served on the Goodwill Board of Directors and Salvation Army Advisory Board. Ray loved to cook and was a longtime member of the G.C. Gourmet Club. He was a member of the Ocean Springs Elks Lodge for many years and was a funny, fun-loving guy. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gail, children, Reidar II and Sharlyn Guthrie (Steve), grandchildren, Kenny Peek, Rayanna Sumrall (Skylar), Elizabeth and Buddy Gutzeit, great-grandson, Dax Peek and a brother, Clary Gutzeit (Patti). On Friday, January 3, 2020, there will be an 11am graveside service in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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