Cheryl ’s Story

Site created on December 3, 2019

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Cheryl Unterschutz’s husband, Gary Unterschutz, was fatally injured in a non-vehicular bicycle accident Sunday morning, December 1, 2019. Gary was doing what he loved, out giving his dog, Kai, a good run. It was slick outside, and he somehow crashed, landing in such a way as to cause a traumatic brain injury. He received treatment at University Hospital, but was officially declared brain dead at 4:31 PM on December 2, 2019. Services are being arranged and will be posted soon... Gary had already decided to be an organ donor, and had been approved to donate a kidney last month. He is currently being matched as a donor and will be able to help more than 75 people! Your prayers for the family are appreciated. A GoFundMe site has been set up to help with family and medical expenses, as the family copes with this devastating loss. Thank you for your care for the family.

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December 14, 2019

Journal entry by Cheryl Unterschutz (friends of) —

Due to the weather forecast, please note the service will now be held on Wednesday at 10:30a at First Christian Church at 10th and Walnut. Please help us get the word out. 
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