Date Of Birth: November 22, 1921
Date Of Death: March 4, 2006
Milton Lionel Guinther, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away March 4, 2006. He was born in Galion, Ohio to Cornelius and Eleanor Guinther on Nov 22, 1921. His family moved to Indiana when he was a young man, and he graduated from Cory High School in 1939.A short time after graduating he joined the Army Airforce, serving honorably during WWII. It was during this time he met Mary Ardyce Poling, and they were married on September 23, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa.They resided in Iowa for seven years as he worked as the manager of the Northwest territory of Iowa for Mutual of Omaha.After moving to Indianapolis he started his own business, Style-Rite Awning Company, and he was still active with the company until his illness prevented him from working any longer.He took great interest and pride in his work, and when possible he enjoyed traveling, and being with family & friends. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Ardyce Guinther, and children, Marty (wife Nancy), Greg (wife Jean Ann)Rita Kay (husband Phil); and grandchildren Jake, Tyler, and Kyle Guinther, and Ryan & Rachael Miller.He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Florence Vanderhoff and Helen Lyon, and brother Eldon Guinther.Milton was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and in lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the church or Riley ChildrenÂ’s Hospital, Visitation will be from 5-8 Wed, March 8, at Harry Moore Family Mortuary, and his funeral service will be 11:00 AM Thursday. He will be laid to rest with honors at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Les Marie Lyon says
MaryArdyce and family-
Sorry we can’t make it back there-we appreciate the time we did get to your place with Mom and Dad.
Always remember the monopoly games we had with Milton years ago- then realized what a professional salesman could talk you into- he was smooth!
Brenda David Bly says
Rita Kay & Phil, & family
we are so sorry about your dad, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.
Brenda & Dave
Robert Schuller says
Sorry that I can’t be there in person, but health won’t let me. I send you all my thoughts. BOB
Rob Stansbury says
Dear Friends…I am so sorry to hear of your loss..God bless you all.
Robert and Phyllis Stansbury says
Dear Mary Ardyce and family..We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you all close to him who cares for us all..
Robert and Phyllis Stansbury says
Dear Mary Ardyce and family..We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you all close to him who cares for us all..
Megan Burns says
He taught me one of life’s best lessons with out even realizing it and he will forever be in my heart and my memories.
“It must be nice to live in a bird cage like that. Nobody can get you. No enemies.” ~1/22/06
If you look beyond the obvious with this quote you realize something that he learned and shared. May he rest in peace.
Kathy Frazier Hedlund and family says
Mary Ardyce and family, so sorry for your loss. Milton was an wonderful man, a “10” in our book. Thank you both, for the many memories you have shared
with my parents. I will always remember Milton taking Tom and I “under his wing” after my father died. I always think of him fondly, he took a special interest in both of us. He has a special place in heaven. God Bless.
E Joan Daniels says
Peace & love Mary Ardyce & family — My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many good memories — one especially for True & me as newlyweds with car trouble on our way from Parker, SD to Sioux Falls . Here came Milton & stopped to rescue us — hooked on to our car and gave us a “white knuckle whirlwind tow” to Sioux Falls never slowing down once! Milton always had a happy, joking, loving way of connecting. He was special and will always be missed and remembered.
Irene Lange says
I was sorry to hear about Milton. We had many happy card games together.We will always remember him.
Thomas R Frazier says
I am so sorry I wasnt able to be there like you two had always been for me. No matter what or when you both stood beside me.I dont even think calling both of you a extra set of parents would do you justice.I always wonder how i might have turned out if it hadnt been for the support you gave mom and I. Milton(DAD) you will be missed more then youll ever know. The part of me that didnt leave when my own dad died has now gone.Heaven will be a better place now.
Doug Daniels says
Dear Mary Ardyce and family,
So very sorry to hear of Milton’s passing. I didn’t know him well other than through my mom (Joan) and grandmother (Helen Lyon). I remember talking with him at Helen’s funeral in Luverne, MN. He was a dear part of a large, wonderful family and will be missed. May you find peace and comfort in family, friends and a loving, caring Father.