Kenneth Carter Gutman

Kenneth Carter Gutman, 97, formerly of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at his home in Northville, Michigan. He was born on May 30, 1921 in Memphis, Missouri, to the late David and Hazel (Carter) Gutman.  Ken was the husband of 59 years to the late Louise Gutman (Ruark).  He is survived by his loving family, two sons, Gregory (Vicki) Gutman, David (Susan) Gutman and two grandchildren, Sarah Louise Gutman and Andrew John Gutman.

Ken was born and raised on a small farm outside of Memphis, Missouri and after graduating high school in 1939, joined the service, where he served in the Navy during WWII until 1946.  During this time, he was stationed in both the European and Asia-Pacific theaters. Following the war, Ken joined Abbott Laboratories, in North Chicago, IL, where he had a long and successful career from 1946-1986.

After he retired, Ken and Louise traveled the world, visiting many countries across Europe, Asia and South America. Ken also had a passion for trap and skeet shooting and helped run the Conservation Club of Kenosha, a shooting range in Bristol, Wisconsin, for several years.

Ken’s home was Waukegan, IL, from 1946 until 2013, when he moved to Northville, MI, to live across the street from Dave and Susan Gutman.

An avid fisherman and hunter, Ken traveled far north many summers with his friends to fish in Canada and the Arctic, which kept his family well-stocked with walleye and salmon. Always the sports fan, Ken loved to watch football, baseball and golf, and even after moving to Michigan at age 92, became a fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 20 at Noon with visitation beginning at 10 am at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. Rev. Douglas Vernon will officiate the service.  A luncheon will be held at Rocky's of Northville immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Arbor Hospice, who provided wonderful in-home care during Ken’s final years. Donations may be sent to Arbor Hospice , 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Ph. 888-992-2273.