Jack W. Gutzwiler

Jack William Gutzwiler, 64, of East Wenatchee made his journey to heaven on June 4th, 2022 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack was born on September 23, 1957; the eldest child of Jerry and Lucille Gutzwiler. Growing up in Wenatchee, he kept busy roaming the hills, exploring Wenatchee Heights, and raising havoc in Pitcher Canyon. Even in 1st grade he'd be caught skipping class and hiding in the orchard trees. Jack could usually be found outdoors hunting, fishing, mushroom picking, crabbing, or exploring tide pools rather than be stuck inside (unless there was a cribbage board or search-a-word handy). In 1984, Jack met Marjean. His hunting buddies knew it was meant to be as he left a hunting trip early to spend extra time with her. Unheard of! Three months later they were married and would have celebrated their 38th anniversary this November. He had two daughters whom he taught to be strong, to serve others, to think for themselves, to enjoy the outdoors, and to believe that most problems can be solved with common sense and a couple zip ties. He was our MacGyver: always prepared for anything with unconventional problem solving that saved us more times than we can count. Jack retired from the Chelan County PUD in April 2020 after serving the Wenatchee community for 42 years. He truly enjoyed his job and those who worked beside him. Jack was a special Papa teaching grandkids to hunt, cook, fish and keeping them filled with "the good stuff" and all sorts of treats. He cheered them on in their sporting events as well, even traveling to Montana and Seattle to watch tournaments in April of this year. He is preceded in death by his father Jerry Gutzwiler and Marjean's parents, Elmer and Gen Malkuch. Jack is survived by his wife Marjean; his daughters Jacklyn and Jenny, his son-in-law, Eric; his grandchildren Maveric, Simon and Journie; his mother Lucille Gutzwiler; his siblings Ed Gutzwiler and Barb Wolfe, brother-in-law Mike Wolfe; his dog, Emma and grand-dog, Dexter. To honor Jack's memory, we are holding a celebration of life on Thursday June 30th, 2022, at 1:00 pm in the Chapel at Grace City Church: 277 Melody Lane, Wenatchee WA.

Jack W. Gutzwiler

September 23, 1957 - June 4, 2022