Louis John Guth, 79, of Clinton, MO, formally of Topeka, KS, left his earthly presence on September 27, 2013 to be with the Lord.
He was born May 16, 1934, to Robert J. Guth and Catherine Marie Hastert. He married Lorraine Richmond upon his return from the Navy. She preceded him in death after 22 years of marriage. He was blessed to find his lifetime partner, Frances Mansfield Wastell and they married on May 17, 1981.

Louis worked at Santa Fe Railroad for 38 years and owned several businesses in Topeka, KS. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and volunteered for many local organizations.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marie Guth, and sister, Dorothy Wheetley. He is survived by his wife Fran of 32 years, his sisters Kathleen (Richard) Maas and Roseanne (Bernard) Schroeder. Surviving children are Cindy Hrenchir, Annette (Gary) Morgan,Chris (Craig) Mack, Louie Robert Guth, Lori (Eric) Stevenson, Debra Lee Wastell (John) Hill, Jeannie (Doug) Maryott and Diantha (Don) Voge, 25 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren with 3 more on the way.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 1, from 6-7:30 PM at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, a Rosary will be recited at 7:30. Funeral services will be Wednesday October 2, at 11 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton, MO. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Holy Rosary Bldg. Fund or the Knights of Columbus and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com

Services have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.