Robert Allen Guenther Sr.
Robert Allen Guenther Sr., age 75, of Grand Blanc, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Robert’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.
A celebration of life will be announced on his Facebook page at a later date.
Robert was born on February 14, 1951, in Elmo, Missouri, the son of William and Ella (Abbott) Guenther. He worked as a union representative for Local 659 and as a press operator for General Motors at Flint Metal Fab. Robert met, fell in love with, and then married the love of his life, Susan Palmer, on April 17, 1971 in Flint, Michigan.
Robert graduated from Carmen-Ainsworth, enjoyed practicing Martial Arts, earning his First Dan with the U.S. Soo Bak Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation. Loved traveling to Europe with Susan. Together, they shared countless adventures, including what they fondly called “running away from home.”
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Susan Guenther; his sons: Michael (Samantha) Guenther, Shawn (Mike) Guenther, and Chad (Jennifer) Guenther; ten grandchildren: Jenny, Christopher, Chad Jr., Harley, Mykayla, Gavin, Silas, Nathanial, Katey, and Kara; and six great‑grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert Allen Guenther Jr (2000); his parents: William and Ella Guenther; and his father‑ and mother‑in‑law, Francis Leroy Palmer and Patricia Susan Palmer.
Robert’s obituary was written by his loving family.
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This is a great tribute to our brother , father , grandfather, son and Husband .
I am so deeply sorry for this devastating loss. Bob was a patient of ours at insight chiropractic. He was always a joy when he came in. While he waited to be seen, he would take several laps around the track and stop in to tell me every mile he finished. He would truly be missed. ❤️
Susan, and all the family—We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Hubby, Dad, Grand & Great-father, Brother, Uncle, Friend. It was always fun to run into Bob, and hear some latest adventure, and lots of ‘shop talk’ if Barry was also there. He will be missed. Prayers for you all, sending love.
Sending my Love, Hugs & Condolences to All ♥️
Sending my families condolences. My father is Gary Adams who was friends with Bob many years ago.
I remember Robert from Fenton Lawn elementary school. We lived in the same neighborhood. I remember how nice he was. He liked talking about the civil war. Taught me more about it than I ever learned in school.
My Uncle Bob by Marriage always treated Me like I mattered in a Family that otherwise treated Me like baggage that wasn’t good enough to belong in it.Thank You for blessing Me with valuable advice and direction at a critical point in Life!May You rest Peacefully in the Lords embrace!!,J.White