Gunter and I were business associates and good friends for over 30 years. He was a very effective business leader and a dear friend to Kathy and I. I will dearly miss him as I pleasantly remember many of our past business efforts and social get-togethers with he and his lovely Lottie.
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Gunter Rueb, 83 of Newport Coast California passed away peacefully on February 18, 2017.
He was born March 10, 1933 in Munich Germany. He is survived by his wife Lotte Rueb, daughter Angie Stinar, and his grandchildren Jessica Nathanson, Tiffany Nathanson, Shane Stinar, and Kylie Stinar.
He graduated with an Engineering degree in Munich and then went on to work in Germany for several years. He came to America over 50 years ago with Zettler Munich, on a project through NASA, and later acquired American Zettler. He had an unwavering work ethic and truly loved what he did. He always maintained a very diplomatic approach no matter what the situation. He treated his employees and colleagues and everyone he came into contact with, with kindness, respect and fairness. He was an incredibly loving family man who was immensely educated, cultured and thoroughly enjoyed travel.
He will be greatly missed by his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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My dearest Mr. Gunter Rueb....you have been an inspiration to everyone...you are the most humblest person I have ever met and I truly loved hearing all your stories of adventures...it has been an honor working and knowing you...you will forever be in my heart....Aloha...Mr. Rubeb and God Bless you....Love Dolly
It was my great honor to get to know Mr. Rueb when he and Mr. Moegling visited Hong Kong backed in 1992. Time flies! It has been 25 years now. Mr Rueb, a knowledgeable genius, had also been known as a kind, respectful and caring leader. It was my great honor to serve him and work for Zettler. Now, it is really hard to say goodbye and he is always on my mind.
Mr. Rueb will always be within our hearts, his great spirit and every beautiful memory shared. He was a true inspiration! I loved working with him.
My thoughts and players go out to his family and friends in this difficult time.
My thoughts and players go out to his family and friends in this difficult time.
Gunter Rueb was truly a citizen of the world. We had the distinct privilege of working with him, here in New England, for nearly two decades. His visits were much anticipated, and always resulted in expanding both business opportunities, and personal relationships. While traveling in the car, or chatting over dinner, Gunter would share his life story and vast travel experiences. Natural as a story teller, he had engrossing stories to tell. He was the rare individual with both a technical and artistic mind. He will be dearly missed. Bon Voyage, Gunter
I met Gunter in 1988 and was a customer of his until I came to work for American Zettler in 1999. I was privileged to experience his charm, wit, integrity and professionalism for almost 30 years. He was a positive role model for me and he had a lasting impact on my life, I miss him. Mike Morgan
Gunter Rueb was always a pleasure to work with. He was helpful, pleasant, and was willing to go out of his way for others. He was capable, smart, and fun to be with. I worked with Gunter for many decades, and each time he came to visit us it was a pleasant experience. All of us at KMA Sales Company looked forward to his visits, and we all benefited from Gunter's help.
The world has lost a great man and I have lost a great friend. I extend my sympathy to Lotte and their entire family. The best of everything to all of you in the future.
The world has lost a great man and I have lost a great friend. I extend my sympathy to Lotte and their entire family. The best of everything to all of you in the future.
Gunter was the definition of a gentleman. I had the good fortune to have worked with Gunter for close to 15 years. I would always look forward to his visits to New England. He would always share a story about his travels and family over a good glass of wine. You were all loved deeply.
Sincerely
John La Pan
Sincerely
John La Pan
I am deeply saddened to hear of Gunter's passing. I feel honored to have known Gunter and spend time with him and Lottie . Gunter was one of a kind. He was a loving , kind and generous man . He had a gift of making everyone in his presence feel special .My fondest memories of him were dinners with Gunter and Lottie. Over dinner and a bottle of wine , he would share his stories of his move from Germany to America to start up American Zettler . I loved hearing about Lottie and Gunter's trips to exotic places .He was a family man and loved his family above all else.
My thoughts and prayers are with Lovely Lottie , Angie and his grandchildren . I will miss you Gunter but I will never forget you . Till we meet again
Joan Morgan
My thoughts and prayers are with Lovely Lottie , Angie and his grandchildren . I will miss you Gunter but I will never forget you . Till we meet again
Joan Morgan
what a lovely man gunther was. He gave Rainer the chance of a lifetime, and for that I am grateful.
I can only say from my past losses..."To live in the hearts of those left behind, is not to die"
Much love and strength to Lotte,
Laurie
I can only say from my past losses..."To live in the hearts of those left behind, is not to die"
Much love and strength to Lotte,
Laurie
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