Paul Donald Guta

Paul Donald Guta, age 79, of Plano, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Paul was born Sunday, June 11, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio to Mary and Paul Guta. He would later be joined by younger brother, Donald.

Paul grew up in Cleveland, Ohio where he attended Holy family Catholic School. There he would meet the love of his life, Joetta Calabrese, in seventh grade. They would spend the rest of their lives together. Paul graduated from St, Edwards High School in 1957. After high school he spent his career life in sales, working with multiple Fortune 500 Companies.

Paul married his sweetheart, Joetta, and the couple celebrated 57 blissful years of marriage together. The marriage brought them the joy of parenthood with Tori, Chris, and Debbie. Later they would enjoy the role of grandparents with Blake, Brittney, Chad, Kennedy, and Karlie.

Paul could often be found at one of his favorite places, the golf course. In his downtime he enjoyed traveling and exploring the world with Joetta, getting involved in his community, and playing tennis or golf.

Paul will be remembered as a loyal leader, always willing to mentor and help guide others with his wisdom. He boldly shared his faith in Jesus Christ with nearly everyone who crossed his path. He served as a Deacon and active member of The Covenant Class Bible Study Group at Prestonwood Baptist Church.

Paul was preceded in death by; mother Mary Guta; father Paul Guta; and granddaughter Brittney Rose Serpa.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Joetta Guta; daughters Tori (Roy) Serpa, Debbie (Randy) Stroman; son Chris (Jeanne)Guta; grandsons Blake (Megan Trahan) Serpa, Chad Guta; granddaughters Kennedy Damm and Karlie Guta. Brother, Donald Guta.

Serving as pallbearers are Chris Guta, Blake Serpa, Chad Guta, Roy Serpa, Don Guta and Randy Stroman.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Paul and Joetta’s favorite charities:

Brit Rose Foundation, Operated by Paul and Joetta’s Daughter Tori Serpa

The Brit Rose Foundation is a family-run, nonprofit organization. Our mission is to bring awareness to suicide prevention and bullying and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Two-thirds of those suffering from treatable mental illness will get little to no treatment – the mission of the Brit Rose Foundation is to change that.

www.gofundme.com/Britrose

Transformation Denmark, Operated by Paul and Joetta’s Daughter Debbie Stroman

Once a Christian nation, today less than two percent of the more than five million residents in Denmark confess a faith in Jesus Christ. Transformation Denmark is committed to bringing the values of Jesus Christ back to Denmark. Reaching Denmark with the Gospel is strategic in reaching over five hundred million people in Europe.

www.50forFive.com

A Visitation for Paul will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home 8011 Frankford Road Dallas, Texas 75252.

A Funeral Memorial Service will occur Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Prestonwood Baptist Church 6801 West Park Boulevard Plano, Texas 75093.

A Burial will occur Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park 7405 West Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas 75225.

A Reception will occur Wednesday, February 27, 2019, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park 7405 West Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas 75225.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.teddickeywestfuneral.com for the Guta family.