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Francis Robert "Bob" Gans
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He married the love of his life, Edith Paulette (Coomes) Gans, on August 1st, 1964. She preceded him in death on December 8th, 2024, after sixty years of marriage.
"Buddha", as he was fondly known, was an amateur bodybuilder and wrestler in his youth, and also achieved the rank of 4th degree black belt in Karate, successfully operating his own dojo in Joliet for many years. Following a ten year career as a police officer and homicide detective, he later worked for the Joliet Post Office. When he and Paulette retired to Eldorado, they worked at the Harrisburg Walmart and at The Golden Circle and spent many happy hours fishing at Jones Lake.
He is survived by his sister Cynthia (Joliet) ; his sons Steve (Clearwater, FL) and Christopher (Plainfield); his daughters-in-law Michele and Stacy; his grandchildren Tyler, Emma, Dakota, and Shawnee; and many cousins.
Cremation services will be provided by Watson Funeral Home and will be followed by private interment at Lindale Cemetery at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the American Heart Association.
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American Heart Association
May 6, 2025
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