Guenther Georg Popp

1949-2024

Our beloved Guenther Popp passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 17, 2024. Guenther was a loving husband, stepfather to two children, Opa to two grandchildren and friend to so many. His jubilant smile, humor and love of life will be greatly missed. 

Guenther was born in Nuremberg, Germany in 1949 and came to the United States in 1960 with his parents. His family sailed from Hamburg, Germany to New York City and then drove across the United States in his father's 1959 Opal station wagon to Salt Lake City where they stayed at Dr. Joseph Stobbe's mansion on South Temple and 1300 E. Later, his parents bought a house at 623 7th Avenue. Guenther attended Ensign Elementary, Bryant Junior High School and East High School in Salt Lake City. He attended Mount Royal Junior College in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Utah Technical College. Guenther graduated with an associate degree in business and accounting. 

Guenther enjoyed playing sports throughout his lifetime. In his teens, he was an avid tennis, ping pong, pool, racquetball and hand ball player. He also loved to golf. During his freshman year at East High, he was part of the State Championship soccer team. 

After high school Guenther worked for Walgreens on South Temple and Main. In 1970, he went to work for the Newspaper Agency Corporation until he retired in 2007. Since retirement Guenther enjoyed traveling with his wife, Rita, including on cruises and many trips around the United States. His favorite cruise was the Baltic cruise where he and Rita visited Berlin, Germany. Guenther also enjoyed working in the yard with his wife, watching movies, listening to music from the 50s to the 90s and he LOVED to dance. 

Guenther met his wife Rita in Salt Lake City in 1992. They have lived in South Jordan since 2005 in a home they built. Guenther was active in the South Jordan Senior Center and served as a member of the Senior Advisory Committee since 2021. 

He loved people and enjoyed planning activities for seniors. He is survived by his wife Rita, stepdaughter Natasha (husband David Pilz), stepson Andrew and grandchildren Jude and Zia Pilz. Guenther will be missed but never forgotten. 

A celebration of life for Guenther will be held Thursday, Feb. 29th, from 11 AM- 1 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City. Guests are encouraged to use parking and entrance located on the north side of the building.

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