Jan Gauthier passed away on February 26th at his home in Nashville, TN.
Jan was born October 24th, 1952 in Corning, Iowa to Gerald and Marilyn (Mayo)Gauthier. He spent his childhood in Corning before moving to and graduating from Central High School, in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1970. He attended the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned his degree in business. After college he moved to Alliance, NE and, following in his father's footsteps, began his lifelong career as a conductor and engineer for the Burlington Northern Railroad. Following his retirement, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2014 to be closer to his family.
Jan was an accomplished guitarist and avid music collector. He was especially proud of his Rolling Stones Collection. He was happiest when playing one of his many guitars and he loved jamming with friends. Jan was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, NE.
Jan is survived by his father, Gerald Gauthier of Old Hickory, TN; sons Kyle (Lindsey) Gauthier of Henderson, KY; Gabe Gauthier(Gabby Hall) of Lincoln,NE; and stepson Matthew Johnson of Rocky Point, Mexico. He is also survived by his siblings; Lynn Foster, Nashville, TN, Laurie Berry, Old Hickory, TN and Ted Gauthier, Oklahoma City, OK, grandchildren Kylee and Hayden Gauthier, Gunnar Gauthier and step granddaughter Shelley Johnson. Also surviving is his former wife Jean Gauthier.
Jan was preceded in death by his mother Marilyn Gauthier, infant brother Albert Gauthier and nephew Matthew Mejia.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18th at 10:00 at St.Patrick's Catholic Church in Corning, Iowa. A brief luncheon will follow. For those planning to attend services, reservations can be made at The Corning Hotel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be sent to St. Agnes Academy in Alliance, Nebraska.