Name: Visitation for ROBERT E. GUNTER
Start: 2015-01-14T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-15T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Overland Park Funeral Chapel

Robert Ennis (Bob) Gunter, 80, of Prairie Village, Kan., passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City Friday, January 9, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo., the eldest of two children to Robert E. Gunter Sr. and Mildred Helen (Morgan) Gunter. He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 40 years, Eva Carolyn (Kiehl) Gunter and his parents. He is survived by his loving and devoted companion over the past 14 years, AJ LoScalzo, sister, Mary Zoe and Mac Proffitt of Richmond, Mo., brother-in-law Richard (Dick) Kiehl and Beverly of San Carlos, Calif., children, Michael Gunter (Jenny), Eve Brown (Chuck) and Mark Gunter (Traci). He also leaves behind six grandkids that adored him, Tara, Elise, Lauren, David, Megan and Maci, sweet great grandson, Isaac, and many other great nieces, nephews and others who were family in every sense of the word. Bob graduated from Westport High School in 1952 where he played basketball and football. He then went on to graduate from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg (UCM) where he played basketball and taught mathematics. Bob worked for Business Men's Assurance (BMA) for 30 years, retiring at 52 as a Senior Vice President. He loved to travel and participate in meaningful activities and traditions with family and friends. Bob volunteered at Gordon Parks Charter School and Second Presbyterian Church. His strength and courage of conviction will be missed by all who knew him - he was extremely likable and kind, a really, really good man. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Overland Park, Kan., Funeral Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Avenue. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Second Presbyterian Church, 55th and Oak, Kansas City, followed by Christian burial at Shawnee Mission Memorial Gardens, 23215 W. 75th St., Shawnee, Kan. Memorials may be made to the Carolyn Gunter Memorial Fund at Second Presbyterian Church or Gordon Parks Charter School, both in Kansas City. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Luke's Hospital, particularly Dr. Rhee, and St. Luke's Hospice House for their concerned care, kindness and compassion these past few weeks. Condolences may be expressed to the family c/o Overland Park Funeral Home, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204, or online at www.overlandparkchapel.com Overland Park Chapel, 913-648-6224, www.overlandparkchapel.com

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Published by Kansas City Star from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, 2015.

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Carol Montemore

January 16, 2015

I worked with Bob at BMA during the 70's and 80's. I admired Bob for his wit and his concern and ability to relate to all levels of employees. He was a very special man.

Paula Houston Koch

January 14, 2015

Dave called and shared the news. Lauralee and I send our sympathy to Michael, Mark, and Evie and their families.

Brian & Jan Jones

January 13, 2015

Jan, Brian and the girls send our condolences and sympathy to the immediate and extended family. Your thoughts are in our prayers.

January 13, 2015

Charlene and I salute all Bob meant to so many people during his very meaningful life. His passing leaves a void that won't ever be filled.

Ron McCreight

Louise Hicks

January 13, 2015

I admired Bob, and I worked for him at BMA in 1970 's. Bob was greatly respected for his business ethics, professionalism, and caring personality. He was a special man.

Janice Neville

January 12, 2015

Mark Tracy and girls, sending our sympathy and prayers

Greg Hurst

January 11, 2015

My deepest condolences, he was a dear man.

January 11, 2015

The light is on,
the welcome mat is out.
The house looks familiar,
but who lives here??
I knock on the door;
laughter and light comes
from the windows.
It sounds like a party,
but then
the door opens and I look
into the eyes of a loving friend.
Here is a family member
whom I have known and loved
all my life.

“We have been awaiting your arrival.
I know it was hard for you to leave
the security of what you knew,
to join us.
You are loved here, too.
Welcome to your new home.”

Heaven has been here all the time.
Remember you saw glimpses of it
from a tired body on earth.
Now you have a new form and function.
Your memories are intact.

“Your place has been saved at my table.
Your loving family is here,
to enfold you.”

Fear has given way to understanding.
Trust has been rewarded.

Elaine Rohrig 2-2013

God cradles Bob in his loving arms now.