Gunther Gonder's Obituary
Gunther Gonder, age 91, of Howey-in-the-Hills, FL passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born August 30, 1931 in Darmstadt, Germany. Gunther was the son of the late Ludwig and Margarete Gonder; and the loving husband of Livia Gonder for 53 years who passed in 2013. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Elizabeth Gonder. Gunther worked for Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City as a bank officer for 33 years, retiring to Florida in 1987. He is survived by his daughter, Denise (Patrick) Sorsby of Albany, NY, his grandchildren Amanda (Peter) Lawton of Springfield, VA, Jesse (Chloe) Bee of Albany, NY and 3 great grandchildren James, Benjamin and Samuel. Gunther was an avid fisherman in his younger years and enjoyed traveling with his wife. More recently he enjoyed gardening and taking walks at the local nature preserve. The family would like to thank the staff at Compassionate Care Hospice (Amedysis) of Clermont, FL for their gentle and loving care of Gunther and support for his family in his last weeks of life. Funeral arrangements will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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