Edwin David Gutentag

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edwin David Gutentag announces his passing on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his loving wife by his side. He was 89. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Entombment will follow in the St. Augustine Mausoleum with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

Edwin David Gutentag was born to Dora and Morris Gutentag and grew up in the South Bronx, New York where he spent his formative years with his brother, Harold. After graduating high school, Ed joined the US Army during the Korean War but in basic training contracted Tuberculosis, and was honorably discharged after 6th months. Ed then attended Brooklyn College to pursue a degree in Geology, and after receiving it furthered his education at The University of Kansas and earned his Master’s degree where his colleagues became lifelong friends. While living in Louisiana working for the USGS, Ed met the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Annabelle Ashford. Ed continued working for the USGS, moved to Garden City, Kansas and started a family. Ed became father to 4 boys; Robert, David, Donald, and Richard, while he continued to advance himself in the field of geology/hydrology. He eventually got into the Kansas Geological Hall of Fame for his incredible contributions. His job eventually led him and his family to Denver Colorado, where he retired from the USGS but began work as a full time Grandfather. Through the years Ed became grandfather to 9 children, all of which he loved deeply. In his retired days, he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, watching sports and regaling anyone who would listen to his stories of a long and eventful life, with that added Ed flare of course. After living in Denver for 30 years, Ed and Annabelle moved to his wife’s birthplace of Eunice, Louisiana where he lived out the rest of his days until March 17th, 2021.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Anna Belle Gutentag of Eunice; his children, Robert Samuel Gutentag and wife, Nancy of Baton Rouge, Donald Mark Gutentag and wife, Tracy of Grand Junction, CO, and David Preston Gutentag and wife, Diane of Lakewood, CO; nine grandchildren, Kathryn Osbourne and husband, Stephen, Preston Joseph Gutentag and wife, Emily, David James Gutentag and wife, Angelle, Nicole Gutentag, John Michael Gutentag and wife, Derin, Benjamin Thomas Gutentag, Savannah Lynn Kirksey, Dillon Paul Kirksey, and Celeste Marie Gutentag; three great grandchildren, Lillian Jane Osbourne, Catalina Milan Gutentag, and Max Randall Osbourne; as well as extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Dora Rothapel Gutentag; son; Richard Paul Gutentag; and brother, Harold Gutentag.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, March 22nd from 10:00 am until time of services. A Rosary will be prayed at 1:30 pm on Monday.

Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com

Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.