Frank Arthur Guertler

On October 20th, 2015 our community lost a good man and heaven welcomed an obedient son when Frank A. Guertler, born September 15th, 1927, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. While this is a sad time, we are not sorrowful. He lived a full life and enriched all who knew him.

Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA where he met and married Virginia Lenaghan, his loving wife of 64 years. In search of better opportunities, he moved his family to Staunton in 1964 when he started working for American Safety Razor. After many years at ASR where he was known to be a fair and kind supervisor, he worked for Miller, Matheson, and Long in Northern Virginia. In the late 1980’s he retired to the Shenandoah Valley which he dearly loved, settling outside of Waynesboro.

During retirement, Frank stayed very active in the community through St. John’s Catholic Church, Christian Housing Assistance Corp, and Hospice of Augusta Health. He was thankful for all he had and looked to share with others whenever and however he could.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Pauline; two brothers, Ed and Howard; son, Joseph; granddaughter, Samantha Grey.

He is survived by his wife Virginia; his brother, Earl; as well as his 10 children: Frank, Christine, Edward, David, Andrew, Daniel, Kathleen, Michael, Philip, and Maria. He is also survived by his daughters-in-law, Rosemarie, Jane, Eileen, Teri, Cathy, and Cindy and his sons-in-law Bruce Parker and John Grey all of whom he viewed, treated and loved as his own flesh and blood; 26 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. His legacy lives on due to the examples of love and service he instilled in his family.

There are many individuals who have provided care, support, and love to our parents and we thank them all. They know who they are. We wish to specifically thank Bob and Millie Simmons who define what ‘good neighbors’ truly are. We thank Michelle Hudson for the loving care she provided. We thank Shelley Snodgrass, MD and the excellent care dad always received at Augusta Health. Special thanks to Moms in Motion and Sandi Cleveland who helped us navigate the Medicare system and obtain extra help for dad and last but certainly not least to Augusta Health Hospice who provided gentle care and guidance during dad’s last months.

A memorial service will be held in November.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice House at Augusta Health.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory of Waynesboro.