R.C. Gunter Jr.

R.C. Gunter Jr., 97, of Nederland, Texas, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1927, to Ramsey and Pink Gunter.

He was one of six children. He attended school in Burkeville, Texas. He joined the U.S. Army in January of 1946. He was stationed at several military hospitals in the United States; Walter Reed General Army Hospital, Fitzsimmons General Army Hospital, and Brooke Army Medical Center.

He volunteered to go to U.S. Army Occupational Services in Germany in October of 1949. He was stationed with the 19^th Medical Detachment 7^th Army in Vaihingen Germany. There he met the love of his life, Gisela Anna Gross, from Leinfelden.

He was discharged from the Army on May 22, 1952, with rank of sergeant. R.C. and Gisela were married on February 21, 1953, in Leesville, Louisiana. R.C. was an active member of Pipefitters Local 195 for 42 years.

He retired from the Local in 1986. R.C. and Gisela lived and raised their family in Nederland, Texas. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening, tending to his pet cows, and spending time at the farm in Newton, Texas.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Monica Bresee; sons, Robert Gunter (Kristi), of Garrison, Texas and Kevin Gunter (Leitha), of Kounze, Texas; grandchildren, Brandy Kotz; Tyler Gunter (Stephanie); Lisbeth VanDaalen (Kevin); Travis Gunter; Ryan Gunter; Jacob Gunter (Libbie); Kendall Gunter; Josie Gunter (Daniel); great grandchildren, Avery and Jackson Kotz; Levi, Wyatt, Jude and Violet VanDaalen; Addison and Morgan Gunter; Zane Gunter and Benjamin Edmonds; and sisters, Lillie Helen Conner, of Woodville and Dorthy Hall, of Richmond.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Gisela Gunter; his parents; his son, Stephen Gunter; sisters, Dink Failing and Toney Centi; brother, Hodie Gunter; grandson, Brian Gunter; and great grandchild, Eden VanDaalen.

A gathering of Mr. Gunter’s family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12^th Street, Nederland. His graveside service will begin at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Sycamore Cemetery, Burkeville.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Gunter’s honor may be made to Sycamore Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 66, Burkeville, Texas 75932 or to the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group, P.O. Box 12352, Beaumont, Texas 77726.