WEBSTER – Louis R. Guenther, Jr., 93, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at home after a brief illness. His wife of 55 years, Marlene P. (Miller) Guenther died in 2021.
He leaves a daughter, Lu Ellen Guenther-Smith and her husband Kevin Smith of Sturbridge; a sister, Patricia Przybylek of Webster; a sister-in-law, Theresa Guenther of Dudley; his cousin, Robert Guenther of Webster; nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles W. Guenther.
He was born on October 5, 1931 in Webster, a son of Louis R. Guenther, Sr. and Sally (Suss) Guenther. He was a 1949 graduate of Worcester Trade School.
He served for four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer Fred T. Berry during the Korean conflict. He held a life membership in the Webster-Dudley Legion Post # 184, the Polish American Veterans, the Tin Can Sailors and the Booster Athletic Club.
Mr. Guenther was a self-employed building contractor for 45 years. He served as president of Guenther & Sabaj Builders, Inc. His company developed and built the Cardinal Heights neighborhood in Dudley. He served for many years as the Town of Webster’s first building inspector and zoning agent.
He was a member of Saint Joseph Basilica.
The family would like to give special thanks to his neighbor Pam Houle, for all of her acts of kindness over the years.
A memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 4, at 11:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street (please meet at church). Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. The family requests that flowers be omitted and donations in his memory made to Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster.