Washington, District of Columbia
ROBERT E. GILKA On June 25, 2013, Robert E. Gilka, 96, of Arlington, VA died at Sunrise Assisted Living. For 27 years he was the director of photography at National Geographic, retiring in 1985.He was a native of Milwaukee, WI, graduated from Marquette University and served as a Captain...
Read MoreIt was my profound honor to be with him in the last days of his amazing life, spent with us at Sunrise. I loved sitting in his room, looking at photos and talking to him. My sympathies are with the Gilka family, but may you also revel in the joyous memories.
Lisa H.
June 27, 2013 | Arlington, VA
A granite block of a man with sense, sensitivity, ethics and a distinct antediluvian style. He was not a gabby man but when he spoke you listened, because Gilka had been there and carried unmistakable authenticity. Absolutely honest, his only deception was a gruff demeanor. This world is less interesting and less steady without Gilka.
Jan Adkins
June 27, 2013 | Novato, CA
JERRY AND JEANNIE HETHERMAN
Thinking of you all. What a wonderful man he was. He will always be remembered and loved
June 27, 2013
A piece of our history is gone. But there is a complete bridge table above surrounded by a pack of old dogs..
Mary Karrels
June 27, 2013 | Tucson, AZ
