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GUNTHER -- Charles John (CJ) Gunther was called to the Lord, May 29, 2009. CJ was born in Chicago, IL on March 22, 1917 to Fannie and Hans Gunther. Chuck (CJ) served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a baker on the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga. He married Katherine (Kay) Petracco in 1946, who preceded him in death in 1982. He then married Beulah Warner in 1984, who preceded him in death in 2003. Kay and Chuck had six boys and moved to Cochiti Lake, New Mexico from Springfield, IL in 1982. CJ is survived by his sons Gary and wife Marie of Poway, CA, Tony and wife Barb of Taylorville, IL, Steve and wife Lyn of Albuquerque NM, Tom and wife Ronda of North Ogden, Utah, Matt and wife Penny of Plano, TX, and John and wife Shari of Albuquerque. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. CJ was an integral member of the Belen Christian Church and later at the Valley Christian Church where he was involved in the choir, Bible study and many Missions. His greatest joy in life was his six boys and their tremendous families who will miss him dearly. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at Valley Christian Church on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., with a reception following.
        Published on: Wed July 08, 2009