Joseph F. (Gus) Guzinski, 88, of Rochester died Monday, September 29, 2014 at his home.

He was born in Eyota, MN on June 26, 1926 to Joseph and Adelaide Guzinski.  He moved with his family to Plainview and then to Rochester, MN in 1936.  Joe attended Rochester High School where he was co-captain of the swimming team.  He graduated from Rochester High School in 1944.  In 1946 he and Sis Lindberg were married.  They made their home in Rochester, MN.  Joe worked for 38 years for Peoples Natural Gas Co. in Rochester where he was ultimately operations manager.  He also owned Joe's Liquor store in Rochester from the early 70's until his death.

Joe was active for many years in Democratic politics.  He loved spending time at his cabin and boating on Lake Zumbro.  He also loved traveling and spent his winters in Scottsdale, AZ.

He is survived by his son, Joseph (Pam) Guzinski, of Rochester; 3 grandchildren, Melissa (Paul) Freetly of Rochester, Jamie (Brent) Johnson of Rochester and Sarah A. Guzinski and fiance Greg Cascino of Chicago, IL and 4 great-grandchildren, Danielle and Nora Freetly, and Hailey and Michael Johnson.  He is also survived by his brother John (Eileen) of Elmwood, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sis, his daughter Cheri A. Clark, his sister Mary Griffith and his long time companion Bette Lyman.

Friends and family may visit from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2014 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.  A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014 also in the River Park Chapel at the Macken Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to Lake Zumbro Forever, Inc., P.O. Box 294, Oronoco, MN  55960.

On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.