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Steven R. Gutzwiller, 71

September 12, 1949 - February 02, 2021

Steven R. Gutzwiller, 71, of Mountville, passed away on February 2, 2021 of natural causes at home. Steve was born in Lancaster on September 12, 1949 to the late Dr. Robert L. Gutzwiller and Nancy Greiner Gutzwiller.

Steve attended Hempfield High School and Penn State University. He worked as a real estate agent in commercial real estate for many years and then as an IT Specialist for a local company. He was an avid tennis player and in later years enjoyed many hours boating and fishing on the Susquehanna River.

Steve is survived by his brothers David (Carol) of Jacksonville, FL and Roger (Paulette) of Wharton, NJ. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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February 19, 2021

Steve was my best friend at Penn State and following that as a roommate in suburban Washington, D.C. and in Denver.  Great friend with whom I have lost touch with over the years. It is just a coincident that I googled his name today and learned that I have lost a good friend. 
Bill Glassford

February 18, 2021

I was so sorry to see that Steve had died.  I was Steven”s babysitter in late 50’s..a real challenge with 3 boys.  Sincere sympathy to his family
  Marian Neely Mowrer

February 16, 2021

This condolence goes out to not only Steve’s family, but to everyone who was lucky enough to have Steve in their lives. Everything I’ve read to this point was all about him as a co-worker but this is one from the neighbor aspect. I’ve lived next to Steve for a little over 12 years and within that time I can truly say that theres not that many people out there like him. We had this running joke of who was the best neighbor because we both knew that if the other needed help with anything, all we had to do was ask. sometimes we didn’t even have to do that, we just knew what the other needed and did it. It’s hard dealing with having a neighbor you could swap stories with and never hear the same one twice only to have it end so suddenly. He didn’t mention his health to me because he didn’t want me to take that much time out of my life for him which i gladly would have. I so wish I din’t have to find you like that, but I hope your able to R.I.P.
Jeff
 

February 10, 2021

My sincere condolences to the Gutzwiller family. Steve was a wonderful guy.
I have very fond memories of Steve.  Some twenty years ago, I made the mid-life move to Lancaster from the metropolitan New York area to help care for my older parents.  It was a difficult transition.  Into that void stepped our resident computer wizard, who was probably my first true friend here.  He had an encyclopedic mind, sharp wit and a sense of humor that could not help but make you smile.  Our conversations on our walks around the building at morning break time were often the highlight of my day.  
The highest compliment I can pay Steve is that he had an inexhaustible curiosity about our world and an endless desire to learn new things.  It was something I had somehow lost along the way, but that was rekindled during the years we worked together, a priceless gift from a very good friend.  The day he retired I remember telling him, “Now I know how Hawkeye felt when Trapper John went home.”  He is dearly missed.
Peace my brother.  Looking forward to that next great conversation we will have someday.
With great sympathy and warmest regards,
Jim Meyers

February 08, 2021

To the Gutzwiller Family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through. Steve was my coworker during my short time at Goodwill Keystone Area. He was a kind soul willing to take me under his wing and show me the ropes, even though “He was only a Lancasteran” (in his own words). 
I will pray that his soul may rest in peace, and that your family may find peace. 
Sincerely,
~Joe R.

February 08, 2021

My condolences to Steve’s family. I thoroughly enjoyed my years of working with Steve. He was the type of person who would always bring a smile to your face. Steve was a wealth of knowledge with off the wall facts and loved telling one of his stories.
Kristie Williams

February 08, 2021

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Steve at Goodwill, on the IT Team. Steve was a very knowledgeable guy, and had a unique sense of humor. May he Rest In Peace 
Lee Myers

February 08, 2021

Condolences to Steve’s brothers and their families. It was my pleasure getting to know and work with Steve for a few years. Steve was always a well of knowledge and full of fun facts. Colleen McAuliffe

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