Cleon Guethlein
August 16, 1924 - June 04, 2019
Obituary
LODI-Cleon Guethlein, age 94, of Lodi, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 with his wife by his
side. He was born on August 16, 1924, in Lodi, WI, the son of the late George and Martha (Alwin)
Guethlein. After graduating from Lodi High School, Cleon proudly served his country with the U.S. Army
during WWII. He married Effie Pollock in Feb. of 1964. Cleon was employed with various area
construction companies until retiring in 1983. He had a variety of interests including fishing, "HoChunk"
watching Wisconsin sports especially the Badgers, Packers and Brewers but enjoyed most spending time with his family and friends. In addition to Effie, his wife of 55 years, survivors include his children,
Robert (Melissa), Robin Guethlein, and George (Heidi); four granddaughters, Melissa (Adrian) Haack,
Melinda, Ashlynn, and Gabriellia Guethlein; and his grandson, Jonah Guethlein and other relatives and
many friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. A Celebration of his Life will
be held at later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 South Main Street
608-592-3201
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CAROL BECK MANAWA, WI
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To the family of Get. I have know Get through my daughter Cheri and Len Below. He was always a very friendly neighbor and would come over barefooted to see the kids. He was a very good neighbor to my family and they will surly will miss him. May he rest in peace and be happy fishing.
Carol Beck, Manawa, Wi.
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Dean Hillestad
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Lodi lost a true original this week, Cleon Guethlein.
I first met him when he ran the pool hall on Lodi Street. I had the pleasure of driving many miles with Get while checking out fishing spots along the river.
I’m proud he accepted me to be a friend, our conversations were many and always contained laughter.
Get was famous for knowing where the fish were biting and how to catch them. He was known by many titles including, Walleye King and Mayor of Okee.
He was also known to give lots of people nicknames, I’m proud I received one from him and I’m honored when people address me with it.
R.I.P.P. Rest In Perpetual Peace, Get.
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Pam Coyle
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So sorry for your loss sending many prayers to family. Jon has many fond memories of Cleon. May he fly high with the angels.
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stephanie krueger
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Aunt Effie & cousins my prayers & thoughts go out to you at this time. a few Memories of
Get ,he always knew best fishing spots & bait to use. I know this because us kids would ask
dad(Budd) if we could go fishing. He said :Well we have to find Get & find out where the fish
our biting". He was never wrong as soon as we cast out we'd have bites.
Robin I enjoyed running into you & your dad at Ho chunk having supper & a little Gambling
of coarse.
Sincerely cousin
stephanie