GUTSFELD, Michael

GUTSFELD,Michael

Michael Gutsfeld cherished husband father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at the age of 63 in Strathmore, Alberta.

Mike was born February 10, 1962, in Hamilton Ontario. Mike’s life was a testament to his love for his family, travelling, swimming, music and the great outdoors.

Mike is survived by his wife of 38 years Marcia (nee Douglas), their daughter Teren, and his pride and joy his grandson Brayden all of Strathmore. Mike is also survived by Stacey Robinson-Henry (Alan, Skyler, Dilen) of Brooks and Medicine Hat, Jimmy Robinson, Murray (Marilyn) Douglas and family of Calgary, James (Christina) Douglas and family of Chestermere and Strathmore. 

Mike’s life was marked by his love for fishing, hunting, boxer dogs, most water sports, he truly loved the outdoors and traveling. He was one not to sit idle. He could always be found planning the next great adventure, fixing things and tinkering around being a testament to his resourceful and inventive nature.

Mike’s memory will live on in the hearts of those he touched. He was born to Hilda and Anton (Tony) Gutsfeld with 2 older sisters, Barbara and Inglore all who predeceased him.

Mike was born in Hamilton, Ontario and continued to live in Hamilton through secondary school at Delta Secondary School. Delta Secondary School was added to the Hamilton’s historical site, which Mike was able to attend in 2019. Mike moved with his parents to Alberta for a better living shortly after high school, settling in Rumsey, Alberta, where he worked at many different jobs for the MD of Starland and the Pig Improvement Company (PIC). Through this move to Alberta, he met his wife in Strathmore. On Nov. 19, 1987, they were married, had one daughter in 1991. And then in 2019, they welcomed a grandson. Mike attended SAIT in 1988 for Drafting and Design upon completion, he worked for various engineering companies in the city of Calgary. Finally, being employed at Shanahan’s Building Specialties as a senior estimator for 20 years in Calgary. The company downsized in 2021 due to the Covid Pandemic and he was laid off for 2 years. Finally getting hired on to Allmar Inc. where he stayed until his death.

A cremation will take place and a funeral service will be planned for the spring.

Any Memorial Donations may be made to the following: Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (ARRCS), Inclusion Alberta, Diabetes Canada or The Canadian Cancer Society. 

To send condolences, please visit Mike’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.