Anthony Nick Gutcen, 93, of Vero Beach, Florida went to the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
He was born in Fordson, Michigan on January 22, 1927, and was preceded in death by his parents Nicholas Gutcen and Anastasia Xides, and sister Angelina and step daughter, Sandra.
He was a World War II veteran who served as a Staff Sgt. in 1945 through 1946 in Japan. Upon returning to the United States Tony served as a Social Worker for the Department of Corrections in Michigan.
Tony is survived by his wife Mary Lois Rarden, of 52 years, whom he loved and was devoted to. He is also survived by step-son David (Jeanne) Balduf of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Shanti Leiker of Kansas, Jack (Layla) Balduf, Washington, Jeff (Gina) Balduf, Jason (Kristi) Balduf, Joseph Balduf all of North Carolina; and 11 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Primetimers: Senior Adults at Pathway Church in Vero Beach, Fl.
A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Monday June 1, 2020 at Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory of Vero Beach, Fl.