Frederick John Guth, Sr.

Frederick John Guth, Sr., age 83 of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 09, 2024.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 27, 1941, he was a son of the late Frederick Lyman & Emma Hautekeet Guth. Frederick served his country proudly in the United States Army. He worked for the Chicago Sun Times for many years and was the owner/operator of Sir Speedy Printing until his retirement. Frederick was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarkesville where he served as a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He also served as Past Post Commander of the American Legion in Lincolnwood, Illinois Post # 1226.

Survivors include his wife, Renate Franzika Guth; son, Frederick John Guth, Jr.; daughter Elisabeth Ann Guth Webb; brothers, Donald Guth, Gregory Guth; sister, Pauline Vance; sister-in-law, Katharina Hussock; beloved nieces & nephews, Doreen Potter, Joanne Greenbaum, Paul Vance, Karen Lazzaro, James Guth, Richard Guth, Sarah Shoehaar, Casey Guth, Oliver Hussock, Sven Hussock, Colin Guth, & Kailee Luker.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarkesville. Inurnment will follow in the Hillside Gardens Cemetery.

An online guest registry is available for the Guth family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com

Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256

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