Richard William Gutowski

Richard William Gutowski, age 83, of Long Beach, passed away on December 14, 2024.

Richard was born on November 17, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Milwaukee Pulaski High School, class of 1959 and joined the U.S. Navy. Richard owned his own business which he established in 1983. He enjoyed fishing and cars.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Genevieve and William Gutowski and siblings, Tom Gutowski and Janet Gutowski Rosa (Mike).

Survivors include his wife, Judi Gutowski; children, Steve Gutowski (Tammy) and Mark Gutowski (Jennifer); step-daughters, Michele McCary (Tim) and Karla Pope (Pat); granddaughter, Emily Gutowski; step-grandchildren, Jacob Rackleff, Stephanie Reeves, and Logan Rackleff; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Rackleff, Duncan, Arlo, and Malcom Rackleff; and his dog, Abby.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Biloxi National Cemetery with honors by the U.S. Navy. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Gutowski family.