TILTON---John W. Gruenler, 73, of Gusty Road, died on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Concord Hospital.
John Walter Gruenler was born on August 11, 1947, the son of the late Paul and Ruth Gruenler.
John grew up in Gilford, NH. He worked at McGreevy Auto Dealership for many years, as well as working for Heads Electric, now known as AmeriGas. John also spent 25 years delivering newspapers for the Concord Monitor and the Laconia Citizen. On May 26, 1990, he married Carlotta Hanks. John spent most of his adult life in the Laconia and Tilton area.
John loved cats, especially his beloved Garfield, whom he lost early last year. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved antique cars, especially Rancheros and El Caminos. He had a special place in his heart for Firebirds, as he owned one for many years. In recent years John discovered a love for classic TV shows.
John leaves behind his loving wife, Carlotta (Hanks) Gruenler, of Tilton, two step- daughters, Marcia Chase and her husband, John Chase Sr. of Moultonborough and Melinda Hanks and her life partner, Erik Parker of Tilton; a step-son, Michael Hanks of Belize, Central America; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many friends. John was predeceased by his parents.
Services will be at a later date.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.