06-28-2019, 19:34
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Tim Guth
Tim has an agressive form of ALS.
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A bit of history on Tim and his condition. Approximately 2 1/2 years ago, Tim began to slur his speech and his personality began to dull a bit. We (his family) and his primary doctor attributed this to stress/anxiety and suggested he take time from work and rest for a month or two. Subsequently, he awoke one morning and could not speak at all. His fiancé took him to Emergency and they initially felt he had a stroke. Tim did not have a stroke and months of tests and doctors and neurologists finally determined (through ruling out many neurological conditions) that Tim had ALS and Front Temporal Dementia. FTD affects all your executive reasoning skills - speech, cognitive ability, judgement and decision making. ALS is a fatal muscle deterioration disease. Tim got a double whammy.
In the last year or so - Tim closed his law practice, lost his fiancé, rescued a dog, got his affairs in order and taken some memorable trips with his family.
Today, he is losing his battle. His hands have lost most strength, terribly thin, unable to speak or type, and has lost most of reading capability. He is struggling terribly to swallow, breathing will be next. And so it progresses.
Tim has moved to his childhood home and is being cared for by his family and support from the VA. Fifty percent (yes 50%) of all diagnosed ALS patients are military veterans. There is some belief that these veterans were exposed to a chemical(s) that causes this disease.
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They have set up a Go Fund Me site https://www.gofundme.com/f/tim-guth-...lVw_AEliMFvfGE
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06-29-2019, 07:57
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So sorry to hear. Prayers out to Tim and his family. I hate to say it, but I hope he does not suffer to long, or painfully...
Prayers out.
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06-30-2019, 12:57
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ALS.
I HAD a Relative, Brother-in-Law, who contracted this disease and it was sad to watch the progress of the affects of ALS. Prayers Out to Tim, his family and friends.
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07-01-2019, 02:19
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That is tragic. I can pray for him and his loved ones
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09-28-2019, 06:10
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It was announced this morning that Tim has passed away.
RIP Warrior, Vaya con Dios. 
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09-28-2019, 09:45
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RIP, brother.
Thank you for your service.
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09-28-2019, 14:35
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Rest in Peace Brother. DOL
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09-28-2019, 15:04
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RIP Tim
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09-28-2019, 17:19
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Rest In Peace Brother...
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09-29-2019, 02:23
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RIP
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09-29-2019, 05:15
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Rest In Peace.
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09-29-2019, 08:18
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Rest in Peace, Tim.
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09-29-2019, 08:23
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Rest In Peace:
Rest In Peace, Tim.
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09-29-2019, 12:39
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Rest in God's grace and comfort, my dear Brother.
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09-29-2019, 15:08
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The Arrangements for Tim's services 
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September 28, 2019
Journal entry by Catherine Guth Gray — 22 hours ago
Good evening everyone. Thank you to those sending old photos, special comments and kindnesses. So very much appreciated - Tim would be overwhelmed!
Funeral and Celebration of Life service will be Saturday October 5th. Visitation at the church from 10:00 - 2:00. Service to begin at 2:00, with a lunch at the church following. Burial to follow the lunch. The church is St. John’s Lutheran 650 N Kingston Street Caledonia MN 55921.
Tim’s dog Woody has been searching the house all day and crying. He is just as sad as we are are. Woody will become a member of my household this week. I assured Tim - Woody will be well taken care of and not to worry about his welfare.
Even the best preparations for end of life don’t make this any easier. We are comforted by our faith and Tim’s new home. We WILL see him again on the other side. Of this I am certain.
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