Robert Gurske

Robert Gurske obituary, McHenry, IL

Robert Gurske

Robert Gurske Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2021.
Robert Gurske, age 74, of McHenry, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1946 in New York, the son of Herman and Evelyn Gurske. Robert married the love of his life Connie Koch on July 19, 1986. Robert proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968. He was a kind hearted man known to his children and grandchildren as Papa Bear. Family meant the world to him and he meant the world to them. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years Connie; his children: Timothy (Jamie) Gurske, Carrie Gurske (Christopher Segatto) and Evelyn (Matthew) Rohde; his grandchildren: Taylor, Dean, Angelina, Nicholas and Joshua; his great-grandchildren: Jordan and Legend; his sister Donna Moti-Persad as well as many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Evelyn and his two sisters Rosemary and Naomi. Per Robert's wishes there will be no services.

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January 6, 2021

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Frank Sweeney

January 6, 2021

My prayers and sympathy to the entire family. I know that this is a hard time

Mary Vanderweel

January 6, 2021

My condolences to your family. My prayers are with you to ease the pain of your loss and help you through these difficult times.

Eric & Michele Rohde

January 5, 2021

Sincere condolences from our family to yours. We are deeply sorry your family is experiencing the pain of a loss like this. Our heart goes out to each of you. With warm thoughts and prayers. Eric and Michele Rohde

Katie Sanders

January 5, 2021

I don't even know where to start . Let me start off by saying you for sure will be missed by me and so many other people .. you always had a smile on your face every time I seen you . You were a big part of my life . You became a dad to me you took me under your wing just like the other kids . I hope that in heaven u get to meet my mom .. rest easy and one day I will see I again .. I love you papa you will never be forgotten.

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