Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Berea
Berea, Ohio
Dec 3, 1933 – Nov 14, 2021
ROBERT J. GALE, age 87, beloved husband of 57 years to Helen (nee Miller); loving father of Maureen Ketz (Jeffrey), Patrick, John (Colleen) and Anne Marie Carey (Michael); proud grandfather of Elise, Evan, Megan, Kathleen, Patrick, Daniel, Clare, Liam, Rebecca, Emily and John; brother of John (Eleanor)(both deceased) Ralph (Mary)(both deceased), Richard (Joanne), Peggy Fox (Richard, deceased) and Michael (Maureen, deceased); uncle and great-uncle of many. Mr. Gale taught for 36 years and retired from Holy Name High School. Passed away November 14, 2021. Funeral Mass Saturday, November 20, St. Adalbert Church (Berea) at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of BEREA, 86 ADALBERT ST. OFF FRONT ST. (LOCATED IN THE POLISH VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT) FRIDAY 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Family Home, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134.
Read MoreI want to extend my deepest sympathies to to Mrs. Gale and the whole Gale Family. I have only known Helen and Bob for a short time through work but their love and devotion to each other was a beautiful thing to witness. I am going to miss seeing them together. My deepest condolences and prayers - Audrey
Audrey Jablonski
November 22, 2021 | Work
Bob was a dedicated teacher who saw the good in people and sought to put a smile on everyone's face. An honest and decent man. I value our time working together, Bob. R.I.P.
John Kunikis
November 20, 2021
Bob made the world a better, happier place. We will miss this wonderful man.
Dan Moderick
November 19, 2021 | Friend
Great Business teacher and Friend. Enjoyed his infectious Smile and willingness to help anyone that needed direction.
Tom Madden
November 18, 2021 | School
My sympathies to the Gale family and too, to the thousands of us students who's lives were wonderfully blessed with Mr. Gale. Godspeed boss, and thank you.
Benko '81
November 17, 2021
Mr. Gale always smiled and said hello whenever he walked down the halls at Holy Name. He was a longtime family friend of both my Uncle and Dad from their grade school days, and our family loves the stories of him visiting my grandparent's house in the old neighborhood around St. Ignatius when he was a boy. He was a true gentleman with a good sense of humor and our family will miss him. Blessed Repose and Eternal Memory! Mary Soltis Gabrielli HN'93
Mary Soltis Gabrielli
November 17, 2021
Sometimes when we were typing, Mr Gale would tell us to clap if we made a mistake. Years later I’d catch myself still clapping and would smile, remembering my dear teacher.
May he Rest In Peace.
Cindy (‘77) (Szczepanik) Krolikowski
November 17, 2021 | Macedonia, OH | Student
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Gale family. Mr. Gale was my accounting teacher almost 50 years ago at HN. He believed in me, put me in the path I am now. Will always remember him as a great teacher, positive attitude and always had a smile on his face.
Bob Kaltenbach, former student at HN
November 17, 2021 | School
My deepest sympathies to Mr Gales family. He was one of the best and I am sure he will be greatly missed.
Annette Haborak
November 16, 2021 | Friend
