Roscoe Andrew Gutekunst's Obituary
GUTEKUNST, ROSCOE ANDREW, Born on February 25, 1916 in Drayton, North Dakota and passed away on February 6, 2008 in Plano, Texas. He received both his Bachelors of Science (1945) and his Doctor of Medicine (1946) from the University of Minnesota. He began his medical internship in October, 1946 with the U.S. Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, Illinois. After serving in the U.S. Navy Medical Corp he settled in Phoenix and specialized in thoracic surgery and pulmonary diseases. He volunteered to reenter the Navy soon after the outbreak of the Korean War. He specified that he wanted to be assigned to the Marines to administer aid to the frontline wounded. Lieutenant Gutekunst became battalion surgeon and was attached to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat ‘V’ for Valor. After his military service he returned to Phoenix to resume his medical practice. He later fulfilled a life-long yearning to become a General Practitioner. Settling in Texas he continued his membership in the American Medical Association and is a member of the 50 year club. He is also a charter member of The Academy of Family Practice. He and his wife of 53 years, Cynthia Bargloff, settled in Dallas in July 1961, where he continued to practice until November 1995. He was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Dallas, and former choir member. An avid reader, he loved to garden, travel with his R.V., and play his harmonica. He was devoted to the care of his patients and missed caring for them. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia; 3 nieces, Kay, Kakii, and Carin; 2 cousins, Jerrie and Janet; and many beloved friends, including Bill W. A funeral mass will be at 1PM Friday February 15, 2008 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 848 Harter Rd. Dallas, TX 75218; Father David Houk officiating. Interment at Bishop Mason Mausoleum in Flower Mound, Texas, will follow immediately. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to contribute to St. John’s Episcopal Church or to your favorite charity.
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