Hurricane, Utah - Gunter passed away peacefully in his home on March 3, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born July 24, 1931 in Kassel Germany to Karl & Josefa Pfutzenreuter. Close friends and family called him "Heinz". He immigrated to Canada as a young man with $5.00 in his pocket. Later immigrated to the US and settled in San Diego where he worked until retirement. He moved to Hurricane, UT in 2004. Gunter loved life and people, people loved him. He never met a stranger; if you ever met him you would never forget him. He also enjoyed music, traveling, and loved animals, wrestling and playing the lotto. He was a loyal friend and loving husband.

He is survived by his loving wife Veronika, daughter Virginia Grogg (Scott), San Diego, CA., also Veronika's daughters, Joni Kincer, Ontario, CA, Gloria Ramsey, Las Vegas NV, Laura Miller (Dan) Hurricane, UT, Eva Reader (Darren) Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 13 Grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.