Eugene "Gene" Guttsen, age 75, of Forest Lake, died May 14, 2007 from complications of Alzheimer's.
Gene was born April 7, 1932 to Eilert and Pearl (Johnson) Guttsen in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marilynn Fertch.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce; daughter, Kerri (Randy) Johnson; son, Kenneth (Sue); grandchildren, Chantel and Amber Johnson, Bradley and Mikayla Guttsen; great granddaughter, Kendra Kvale; sister, Phylliss (George) Shepherd; brother, Wayne (Sue); brother-in-law, Wes (Karen) Fertch.
Memorial service 11am, Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church, 17445 Notre Dame Street, Forest Lake. Gathering from 9:30 - 11:00am, Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at the church. Private family interment in Victor Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer's Assoc., Crossroads Covenant Church Kitchen, or donor's favorite charity.
Gene, like so many others who have selflessly served our country for our freedom, leaves behind a grateful nation. We invite you to share a personal sentiment about Gene in the permanent community memorial scrapbooks. Please visit the Help Honor a Veteran article on the News and Events page of our web site for more details.