Charles "Red" D. Gunter, 90, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday evening, May 26, 2013 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

He was born on December 16, 1922, in Spartanburg, SC, to Clarence and Bonnie (Hurst) Gunter. On March 15, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC, he married Phyllis M. Fraley.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; two children, Betty "Becky" Gunter-Mouradian of Tiffin and Charles Gunter, II of Cincinnati, daughter-in-law, Abby Gunter; granddaughters, Rebekah Gwen Gunter of Cincinnati and Emily Van Curan of Daytona Beach, FL; step grandchildren, Eric Mouradian and Tonya DeBold of Washington Courthouse, Leslie Stanton-Shook of Tiffin, Laurie Stanton-Dennis of Massillion, Scott Stanton of Concord, North Carolina; 10 step great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; 3 brothers, John, Clarence and Roy; and son-in-law, Robert Mouradian.

Red came to Tiffin at the age of six to be raised at the JR. OUAM National Home and was captain of the basketball and football team and was the valuable player of the football winning teams in 1939, 1940 and 1941; graduating in the Class of 1942. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II in the South Pacific. After retiring from Gray's Printing, Fostoria, he spent many hours on the golf course and he was proud to have two holes-in-one. He was an active member of the Lions Club International, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #94 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #402. Red was a faithful servant of the Lord and attended First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Autumnwood Care Center staff for their friendship and care.

His memorial service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 2016 S. CR 19, Tiffin, Ohio 44883, with Rev. Doug DeVos officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery with military honors being conducted by the United Veterans Council.

Friends may visit with the family from 9-10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, The Lions Club or Autumnwood Care Center.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.