John James

Gutches

John James Gutches son of the late Lois Rine Gutches and Verl Gutches was born in Sun Valley, Idaho, on October 8, 1966. He departed this life on November 18, 2015, near Lesterville, Missouri, at the age of 49.

On July 24, 1998 in Farmington, Missouri, John was united in marriage to Robin Vert. John attended Black River Baptist Church. He was a member of the Northern Reynolds County Fire Protection District, he was a first responder, and a former board member of the Reynolds County Ambulance District. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, frog gigging, four wheeling, swimming, and raising Doberman Pinchers. John's greatest love was spending time with his family and friends, especially his wife, children and grandbaby.

John is survived by his wife, Robin Gutches of Lesterville, Missouri, three sons, Kennith Gutches of Medford, Oregon, Luke Gutches of Rolla, Missouri, Brett Gutches and wife Jessica of Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, one daughter, Ashley Gutches of Lesterville, Missouri, one granddaughter, Annabelle Wadlow of Lesterville, Missouri, one brother, Steven Gutches and wife Joyce of Bismarck, Missouri, two sisters, Ada Crocker and husband Dennis of Park Hills, Missouri, Rae Dean Wesbecher and husband Curtis of Park Hills, Missouri. John will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.


Visitation: Sunday, November 22nd 4 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Monday, November 23rd 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman

Burial: Rayfield Cemetery

Pallbearers: Brett Gutches, Luke Gutches, Kennith Gutches,

Dennis Crocker, Raymond Kirkpatrick and Gary Clifford.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: McSpadden Funeral Home, for funeral expenses.