Printy Funeral Home

Francis George Guither, 96, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy. He was born July 7, 1922, to George and Anna Guither on a farm near Walnut. Francis attended a one-room country school for eight years, then Walnut High School, North Central College and finally ended up going into the seminary. He served for over 45 years as a minister throughout Illinois, primarily for the United Methodist Church (formerly Evangelical United Brethren), with the exception of a couple of one-year sabbaticals -- one being when he sold Thompson Chain Reference Bibles throughout Central Illinois on his bicycle. In addition to serving as a minister, Francis was a builder, an inventor and a writer. He had seven books published, including inspirational books such as "The Quintus Principle: Spiritual Biscuits for Coffee Break Moments," "Speculating on Eternity," "The God Connection" and "Pebbles on the Pathway." He wrote inspirational columns for newspapers, including "The Rev. Says" in The Herald-Whig. He also wrote religious science fiction books "Moon Glow and the Spirit People," "The Phobos Phobia" and "The Lilliputian Puzzle." Francis loved to travel, and he took the family across the country in creative ways. He invented a car rooftop tent system for simple camping and also designed and built a travel trailer. In addition to traveling through almost every state, his travels included two trips to the Holy Land. Francis loved working with tools and anything mechanical or electrical. He built two homes -- one in Weyauwega, Wis., and one in Nauvoo, Ill. He built a grandfather clock in 1972 that still runs perfectly. He designed and created a rear projection system in his church for illustrating his sermons back in the 1960s. The Conference sent him to other churches to advise them in the use of visual and audio aids. In later years, he took up the scroll saw, creating beautiful works of art. Francis married Gloria Taylor in 1945 and they had three children: Vaneva, Geoffrey ...

Richard Printy, 87, of Sandusky passed away Wednesday morning, July 18, 2018, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.He was born March 1, 1931, in Toledo, and moved to Sandusky in 1962. Dick was employed by Bobels Office Supply (formerly Denzer’s) until his retirement. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Kiwanis of Sandusky, where he had served as past president. His hobbies included photography, puzzles, clock building, and repairing old TVs.Richard is survived by his three children, Cathryn (James) Kadushin of Gilbertsville, Pa., David (Sandy) Printy of Fullerton, Calif., and Cheryl (Herman) Keiling of Camillus, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Daniel (Rachel) Kadushin, Diane (Jacob) Ricker, Samantha (Josh) Iufer, Sarah Printy, Natalie Keiling, and Matthew Keiling; two great-grandchildren, Derek and Justin Ricker; three sisters-in-law, Jeanne Printy of Sandusky, Nancy McMahon of San Bruno, Calif., and Pat Hunter of Orange County, Calif.; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. (Hunter) Printy, Nov. 28, 1986; three infant daughters, Caryn, Carolyn, and Cynthia; his parents, James E. and Hazel (Sterling) Printy; two brothers, Dr. James Printy and Billy Printy; and two nieces.Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 23, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The Rev. Matthew Frisbee will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Care Center, 2025 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 or Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.The family would like to thank all family, friends, and neighbors that have helped over the past years in keeping Dick at home and independent. Especially Michael Printy, Sue Fitzpatrick, nurse Elizabeth, and aide Shajuana.Con...