Mark Gutknecht (1961-2021)

GUTKNECHT, BLOCH, BEARBOWER, BLUM

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/13/2021 at 15:29:04

MARK GUTKNECHT

Cedar Rapids

Mark Gutknecht, 60, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at home on Aug. 10, 2021. He was born in Cedar Falls on June 11, 1961, to Richard and Bernice (Bloch) Gutknecht. Mark graduated from Dike High School with the Class of 1979, then attended Brown Institute of Broadcasting in Minneapolis, Minn., where he earned a degree in advance TV techniques. He worked for KGAN as a master control operator for 41 1/2 years. He enjoyed refereeing volleyball for the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union for over 32 years. In addition, he worked for the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders, Paramount Theater, McGrath Amphitheater and Cedar Rapids Power House. Despite a busy schedule, Mark was never too busy for his family.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rita Gutknecht; and great-niece, Hope Ohrt.

He is survived by two sisters, Bev (Gary) Bearbower of Center Point and Roxann (Doug Jungling) Blum of Dike; six nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and great-nephews; four great-greats; and a good family friend, Dave Albright.

Mark's funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, with an hour of visitation prior to the service as well as visitation Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m., all at River's Edge Church in Waterloo. Private burial will follow at a later date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery of Hudson. Condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome@cfu.net and memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.