[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 33 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING GARY LEE GUTELIUS

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2022

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my dear 
friend Gary Lee Gutelius, who passed away on Saturday, February 12, 
2022, at the age of 74. We are all heartbroken by his passing because 
he was the friend that was always there to help and support. It didn't 
matter the cause or the event, Gary showed up. He understood that the 
best lives lived are those of service. He knew how to be a friend even 
in tough times. His death is a blow to our entire community, and we all 
need to do more for each other to try to make up for this tremendous 
loss.
  He was born on February 12, 1948, in Warren, the second son of the 
late Harold and Ruth Harsh Gutelius. Gary was a 1966 graduate of Warren 
G. Harding High School. After graduating, Gary was drafted into the 
United States Army in 1967, serving with the 101st Airborne Division in 
the Vietnam War. During his tour, Gary took part in Operation Apache 
Snow, where be was wounded at the Battle of Hamburger Hill. For his 
meritorious service during his service, he would receive the Bronze 
Star medal and the Purple Heart.
  After returning home, Gary would become a well-known figure in our 
community, especially with veterans. He would work for Packard Electric 
from 1970 to 2006 and serve as president of their veteran's committee 
for 16 years. Gary belonged to many different veteran organizations, 
including being a lifetime member of: D.A.V. Chapter 11, the VFW Post 
1090, the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 606 where he 
served as Senior Vice Commander, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the 
American Legion Post 540 and the Amvets Post 290. Gary headed up the 
Veterans Day and Memorial Day committee for Trumbull County, as well as 
organized volunteers every year to decorate the veterans' graves for 
Memorial Day. He was also one of five individuals responsible for 
bringing the Vietnam Wall That Heals to Warren. Gary became a veteran 
services commissioner in 2013 and was honored as a Tribune Chronicle 
``Community Star'' and received the Valley Legacy award in 2014. In 
2018, Gary had the honor of placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown 
Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on the 100th anniversary of 
Veterans Day.
  He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Warren and 
enjoyed boating, skiing, and hunting. Gary had dreams of restoring his 
cherished MG car and was a financial supporter for the restoration and 
upkeep of the Gutelius home and museum in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania.
  He was predeceased by his parents, Harold Gutelius and Ruth Harsh 
Gutelius. He is survived by his siblings, Dan Gutelius (Pat) of Howland 
and Pam Swanson (Jeff) of Canfield; his girlfriend Anna Marie Rosasco 
of Champion; his nephew Steve Gutelius (Marissa) of Howland; his niece 
Beth Kant: (Adam) of Cortland; his great-nephews, Jackson and Dylan; 
and his great-niece Lyla.

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