Hans Joachim Guenther

Hans Joachim Guenther, Hull, Georgia, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday June 24, 2021, Surrounded by his family. He was born on March 23, 1928 in Pegau, Germany. He was the son of the late Emil Wilhelm Gunther and Martha Gunther Kupfer. He was predeceased by his wife Betty Jean Guenther and his step-son Leslie Neal and stepson-in-law, Dave Sandridge. Mr. Guenther retired in 2004 from Peterson Spring-Georgia Plant on Old Hull Rd, Athens, GA after 37 years as the companies President and General Manager.

Memorial service is July 3, 2021 Saturday 2:00pm at Oconee Memorial Park with Rev. Stephen Sandridge officiating. The family will visit from 1:00pm to service time at the Oconee Chapel, 2370 Hwy 53, Watkinsville, GA 30677.

He is survived by his two daughter’s: Gisela (Hal) Hodgson and Christine (Scott) Alexander; step children, Marsha Sandridge and Gregory M.(Pam) Neal; grandchildren, David Sandridge (Cassey), Sara Hodgson Roper (Lucas Reader) , Matthew Sandridge, Stephen Sandridge (Alison), Harold (Beau) Hodgson (Jamie), Cindy Hodgson LeMaster (Dallas) , Rachel Neal Mattingly (Josh) , Justin Neal (Emily)  and Emily Alexander. 12 great grandchildren.

The family would like to especially thank the following caregivers for their wonderful care and concern, Adeanna Evans, Carolynn Allen, Gerlynn Brown and Norita Priester.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Kindred Hospice, 575 Research Dr., Unit A, Athens, Georgia 30605 or a charity of your choice.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com