Karl J. Guenther, 85

September 17, 2024

Karl J. Guenther, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Ephrata Manor.

Born in Hazelton, PA, he was the son of the late John and Lucille (Blamey) Guenther. He was the husband of Carol E. (Reimold) Guenther.

Karl was a lifetime member of the Masons. Alongside his wife, he was an active member of St. Michael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for many years. Karl’s passions were many. An avid sports fan, he cheered for the Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Phillies, Penn State Nittany Lions, and the Philadelphia Flyers, among other teams. He also enjoyed woodworking, a hobby through which he crafted cherished pieces. Karl also had a keen interest in traveling, trains, and listening to country music. His green thumb was evident in the care he took with his vegetable garden.

He is survived by his wife, Carol E. Guenther; his daughters, Karen (Drew) Murphy, Rebecca (Paul) Schaaf, and Lori (Paul) DeLucca; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bruce Guenther.

Friends and family will be received from 3:30PM to 4PM on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. A memorial service will follow beginning at 4PM. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Karl’s name to Autism Speaks through the following link: https://www.autismspeaks.org or to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310, Miami, FL 33126 or through the following link: https://www.parkinson.org.