On November 11th, our world changed forever. We lost Dakota Guthmiller without warning — a son, a father, a brother, and a friend whose presence lit up every room he walked into. The shock of his passing has left our hearts shattered and our lives forever changed. Dakota was the kind of person who made people feel seen, valued, and loved. To know him was to feel warmth, laughter, and genuine kindness.

Dakota leaves behind his beloved son, who adored him beyond measure. The thought of a young child growing up without his father is a pain that words can hardly capture. As his family tries to navigate the unimaginable, they are facing emotional and financial burdens no family should ever have to carry alone.

We are asking for help — with humility, with grief, and with hope. Our goal is to raise the funds to help cover Dakota’s funeral expenses and to provide support for his son during this heartbreaking time. Every single donation, no matter the size, is a gift of love and compassion to a family who is hurting deeply.

If you are unable to give, we ask that you keep Dakota’s family in your thoughts and prayers, and please share this fundraiser so his memory can reach as many hearts as he reached in life.

Thank you for helping us honor Dakota’s life, his love, and the legacy he leaves behind. Your support means more than we can ever express.