guy was born on september 30, 1919 in devils lake, north dakota. he studied at north dakota state university and at the university of minnesota, twin cities. guy was married to jean guy until his death in 2013. guy died on april 26, 2013 in his home in west fargo, north dakota from alzheimer's disease, aged 93. his wife june guy died two months later on july 5, 2013 from a stroke.