Edward Joseph Gutowski, 94, of Perry
passed from this life on February 14,
2015. Services have been entrusted to
the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home
and a graveside service celebrating his
life will be held at Sumner Pleasant
Valley Cemetery at 1pm on Tuesday,
February 17, 2015. Public visitation
will be held at the funeral home from
12pm to 8pm on Monday, February 16,
2015.
Edward was born on June 21, 1920 in
Moosic, PA to Frank and Pearl Gutowski.
He grew up and attended school in Avoca,
Pennsylvania. In 1941 he enlisted in the
U.S. Army Air Corp and in 1944 he
married his wife of over 60 yrs Loreen
Hedges, who he met at a Women’s Air
Command event. During his 20 yrs in the
service, Ed worked in the Strategic Air
Command as a bombsite mechanic and
carpenter. His career with the Army Air
Corp/Air Force allowed him to see the
world. He served with the occupational
forces in Japan and was stationed at
various bases in the Philippines,
Turkey, Labrador, Washington State,
Savannah, GA, and finally Tinker Air
Force Base, from which he retired as a
Master Sergeant.
Following his honorable discharge in the
early 1960’s, Ed relocated to Red Rock,
OK where he worked several years as a
mechanic for Frank Glass. He then moved
West to Perry, OK where he would spend
10+ years working as a mechanic for
Noble County before accepting a position
with ODOT, working as a mechanic until
his retirement in 1982.
After retiring, Ed spent his time
hanging out and taking care of his
family. He was a master craftsman and
enjoyed making furniture for his wife
and kids. He loved to fish, listen to
polka music and Rush Limbaugh, and
tinkering or working on one of his many
various projects. The only thing that
brought Ed more happiness than mowing
the grass, which he did at least once a
day, was hanging out and spending time
with his grandkids and great grandkids.
Ed Gutowski was a strict and strong
willed man who was as strong as he was
meticulous. He was a patriotic person
who was very proud of his service to our
country. Ed was a generous guy who was
structured and straight forward. He was
a man of integrity who always believed
in following the rules and being honest.
He loved a good joke and rarely missed a
chance to play a practical joke on a
friend or pull their leg. Ed’s kind
demeanor made it easy for him to make
friends and he enjoyed visiting with
people. He was always up for a good
argument about his views on the news of
the day.
Ed Gutowski was a good man who will be
missed by all who knew him.
He was
preceded in death by his parents, his
wife Loreen, and four siblings: Chester
Gutowski, Anna Daniels, Helen Daniels
and Julie Ostir.
Ed is survived by his children: Sharon
Boyd and husband Don of Perry and Susan
Richardson and husband Lonny of Perry.
Grandchildren: Craig Boyd and wife Lesa,
Lisa Harman and husband Mark, Coby Boyd
and wife Meliah, Travis Richardson,
Dusty Boyd and wife Heather, and Jeff
Richardson. He is also survived by 11
great grandchildren and one great great
grandchild.
The family would like to extend their
appreciation to Perry Green Valley
Nursing Home, Companion Hospice, and to
Dr. Julian Cecil for the wonderful care
given to Ed over the past few weeks and
months.
