Joseph Gutenkauf

Gutenkauf
Joseph John (J.J.)

Age 91, of Little Canada, MN. Died of a heart attack at Regions Hospital, St Paul, on Dec. 22, 2014. Born son of Charles Michael and Adeline Teiken Gutenkauf on a farm in Marcus, IA. Served in U.S. Navy during World War II, as Fireman 1st class - Sept. 1943 to March 1946. Lifetime Member of Roseville American Legion Post and AMVET Veterans Post #542.
Joe worked for furnace companies in sales for years; also manager of city ramps in Minneapolis. Married Ramona Haroldson, 1958; later divorced. Married Rosalyn Kalkbrenner 1974.
Survived by daughter, Patricia Gutenkauf (Adrian) Lehn, Dayton, MN: 3 children, 1 grandchild; son, John Allen (Kathleen) LaQuinta, CA: 4 children, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; step-daughter, Brenda (Timothy) Marsh: 2 children, 3 grandchildren; sister, Marie Nitzschke, Waterloo, IA; sister, Marjorie Rupp, Waukee, IA; 17 nieces and nephews; also Rose and Joe's long-time friend, Stephanie Thompson.
Preceded by 1st wife, Ramona Gutenkauf, Nov. 25, 2008; wife, Rose Gutenkauf, Dec. 24, 2008; brothers: Dr. Charles Gutenkauf, Des Moines, IA and Gerhardt Gutenkauf, Gonzales, LA; niece, Linda Gutenkauf-Avery. Gainesville FL.
Memorial Service Monday April 27, 2015, 11:00 A.M. at SIMPLE TRADITIONS BY BRADSHAW, 671 South Snelling Avenue, St Paul. Visitation one hour prior. Interment of both Joe and Rose at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 12:15pm.
Joe was avid supporter of rescue dogs and cats. Memorials preferred to Patriots Dogs for Veterans, % Marie Nitzschke, 2033 Casper Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701.