VIRGINIA BEACH — Julian H. Gutterman, 89, born Nov. 13, 1930, in Flandreau, South Dakota, the son of Simon & Satoris Weinberg Gutterman, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.
He graduated from Flandreau High School in 1948, where he played in the marching band for four years. Julian continued playing his clarinet in the University of Iowa Marching Band for three more years. At Iowa, Julian joined Phi Epsilon Pi social fraternity his freshman year and was the fraternity’s treasurer his senior year. He graduated in 1952 with a degree in accounting.
After graduation he moved to Norfolk, where he joined Goodman & Company, CPAs to start a 44-year career with the company, mostly as a partner. In August 1975, Julian had a blind date and met the love of his life, Tessie Taflambas Bailey. They married June 12, 1976, and began blending their families. They also enjoyed traveling together to see the USA and the world.
During Julian’s professional career, he was a member and officer of the following organizations: Norfolk Jaycees, Virginia Jaycees, Tidewater Chapter of the Virginia Society of CPAs, Tidewater Chapter of the American Heart Association, Tidewater Estate Planning Council (founding member), Temple Israel and Norfolk Kiwanis Club. When he retired, Tessie and Julian moved to Seagate Colony Condos, where Julian served 14 years as its treasurer.
Julian was preceded in death by his parents and two infant children.
He is survived by his wonderful wife of 44 years, Tessie; their children, Renee (Wally), Marc (Theresa), Denise and Andrea (Anthony); nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jordan (Sue) and Lorence (Sharon); and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed. To view services, click here.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Share online condolences with the family at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts.
