Fred "Chum" Guenthardt, age 83 of Manistee died Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Spectrum Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.

He was born on February 20, 1939 in Stronach Township, MI son of the late Fred & Elizabeth (Froncek) Guenthardt.  He served in the United States Army in Korea from 1958 – 1960.  Fred married Nancy A. Green on September 2, 1961 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manistee.

Chum loved spending time with his family and friends and he loved to go fishing.  He was employed at the Packaging Corporation of America for 35 years before retiring in 2000.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy A. Guenthardt, daughters Lori Rose and Amy Guenthardt, grandchildren Delany Willis, Jake (Tina) Willis, Faith Rose and Claire Rose great grandchildren Jackson, Claira and Annisten, his brother Ron (Tina) Guenthardt, sister-in-law Audrey Kline and brother-in-law Anthony Gagliardo.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

Chum was preceded in death by his parents Fred & Elizabeth (Froncek) Guenthardt, sisters Barbara Medacco and LeAnn M. Gagliardo, son-in-law Cal Rose and brother-in-law Bill Kline.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the V.F.W. Hall in Manistee where Military honors will be given by the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Squad.  The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00, service at 1:00 with luncheon to follow.

Many fish will live to see another day.

In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the charity of your choice or The Guardian Angel's Historic Preservation Project.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.