Robert Charles Gee "Bob"

Robert Charles Gee “Bob”, 91 of Rhinelander, passed peacefully away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 in his home with his daughters by his side.

Born to Allen and Edna (Tenant) Gee on Friday, April 2, 1926 in Crandon Wisconsin. He attended Crandon Elementary School through 8th. Grade, he then worked the family farm until his mom passed away, at which time he went to live with Bud O’Marro in Rhinelander and work that farm. At the age of eighteen, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII where he proudly served his country from 1944 until 1946 in the Philippines.

He married Anna O’Marro in Crandon on April 7, 1945. They were married for 67 years having one son, and three daughters. During there marriage, the moved to Des Plaines, Illinois in 1959 where he became a Machinist for Parker Hannifin. They retired back to Rhinelander on April 2, 1988.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; June and Roland Gee, sisters; Leone O’Marro and Irene Schroeder, son; Robert Gee, grandsons; Shannon Maynard and William Gee and one great-grandson; Leroy Blair.

Bob is survived by his sister; Helen Coleman of Rhinelander, daughters; Terry Wingren of Las Vegas, Nevada, Edna Maynard Matschke of Rhinelander and Peggy (JR) Saunders of Lexington, Nebraska. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, nineteen and one half great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews, and their siblings.

Bob was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor who was loved and will be missed by many. He loved to play slot machines at his favorite casinos. He was thrilled to witness his beloved Cub’s win the World Series in 2016!

A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held in June.

The family wishes to thank the V.A. in Milwaukee and especially the V.A. of Iron Mountain, Michigan for taking such wonderful care of their dad. He would have been nineteen years cancer free in March thanks to them. They are a wonderful group of doctors and nurses. The family would also like to thank the hospice nurses and social workers for all their expertise and kindness to our dad and to the family.