Richard C. Gunter

Richard C. Gunter, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 81. Son of the late James and Gertrude Gunter; he is also preceded in death by his sister Rosemarie (the late Edward) Roth and brother, James Rowland Gunter. Dear brother of Raymond (the late Sally) Gunter; brother-in-law of Dorothy Gunter; treasured uncle of Diane Roth, Gregory Roth, James (Peggy) Roth, Michael (Sandy) Gunter, Linda (Michael) McWhorter, Roberta Suzanne (Jim) Bayes, James (Pamela) Gunter, Elizabeth (Agustin Corral) Gunter; Richard is also survived by many great-nieces, great-nephews, and dear friends.

Richard was a land planner, civil engineering designer, land survey technician and real estate developer. He was a designer of the city of Lake St. Louis and subdivisions in the counties of St. Charles, Warren, and Lincoln, and he developed several subdivisions in those counties.

Richard was a prolific songwriter and was “runner-up” in Billboard’s songwriter contest.

Richard authored a book on land surveying and real estate law. He played on very successful basketball and baseball teams at Mercy High School. He enjoyed bluegrass music, classical music, portrait painting, history, politics, playing the piano and guitar, and golf.

Memorials may be made in Richard's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of the donor choice.