Craig Paul Gutshe

Craig Paul Gutshe, age 69, a resident of Minocqua, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua. He was born April 9, 1955, in Chicago to parents Walter and Anne Gutshe.

Craig attended Amundsen High School in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Air Force for a couple of years. He worked as an auto parts sales representative for many years.

Craig loved to fish and everything having to do with music. He played the guitar and bass guitar. He loved music history and trivia. His favorite band was The Beatles. He also spent many years riding his beloved motorcycle. His most cherished memories were made with his family reading and playing card games.

Craig was preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Anne Gutshe; brother: Kirk Gutshe; in laws: Victoria Herzberg and Carroll Herzberg. He is survived by his wife Linda of 39 years; children: Jason Roland (Chenin) Gutshe, Kevin Thomas (Sadie Gardner) Gutshe, Brian Walter (Emily Mangers) Gutshe; grandchildren: Noah, Jonah, Silas, Brantley, Jayda Reinhard, Jayden Reinhard; siblings: Madelyn (Jerry) Quest, Thomas (Rosemary) Herzberg; nephews: Jeff (Marg) Quest, Dan (Rachel) Quest; niece: Kyli (Benji Corpoz) Herzberg; great-nieces and nephews: Henry and Leo Quest, Evelyn Quest; beloved cat: Honey Pie; numerous other family and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.