Anthony 'Butch' Guza
Anthony ‘Butch’ Guza
Funeral service for Anthony William Guza, 78, otherwise known as “Butch,” was held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye, at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 20. Pastor Keith Ainsley officiated at the services. Interment was in the Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye.
Mr. Guza died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at his home in Sleepy Eye.
Anthony William Guza was born on April 18, 1936, in Wanda, Minnesota, to Alice (Garrow) and Anthony Guza Sr. He married Beverly Ann Webskowski on October 21, 1955. They were able to make memories of a lifetime for over 59 years. To this union were born two daughters, Brenda and Tracy. Seven precious grandchildren have added to this joy while bringing a new source of pride for Grandpa Butch. Being the dedicated worker that he was, he committed himself to serving his customers to meet their satisfaction no matter what time it was, morning or night. He drove his propane truck with great pride down many gravel roads approaching numerous farm places where he would rekindle friendships along with meeting many new faces who were soon to be acquaintances he would meet and greet on the street. Butch faithfully worked for the MV Propane Division, that later became Cenex, for 47 years. His attitude and hard work created memories for many of “Butch the gas man. “ Butch enjoyed the good and the bad days of delivering propane. Butch enjoyed spending time at the Mathiowetz Body Shop and Zarn’s Garage, cruising around town in his little black low rider, of which he was so proud, and just watching any activity out of his living room window. Cars were a passion for Butch from the time he started driving at the age of 12. He always took great pride in every vehicle he owned. Butch also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was one who didn’t say much but one could always tell he enjoyed the time together. He would bring a smile to one’s face when he did speak by sharing his words of wisdom, turning small talk into memorable memories.
Butch is survived by his wife, Beverly; and their children, Brenda (Greg) Gluth along with their children Travis (Kim), Lance (special friend Jenna Friton), and Brady and the late Kristin Ann of Sleepy Eye; Tracy (Jay) Bertrand along with their children Justin (special friend Katie and her daughter Kinley), Christopher and Brianna of Sleepy Eye. Butch was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Parker and Hayden Gluth of Springfield. He is also survived by his sister, Sandy (Marly) Buhr of Redwood Falls; step-sisters, Mary (Tom) Schroeder of Springfield, Theresa Ohlemann of Danube; and a step-brother, Michael Ohlemann of Cambridge. Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Anthony Guza Sr.; and granddaughter, Kristin Ann Gluth.
Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye assisted the family with funeral arrangements.