Robert Gbur Obituary
Robert retired at 63 years old as an Electrician and Shop Chairman for Nabisco/Kraft. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served his country in the Army as a Green Beret Combat Medic. Robert was also a private pilot and loved to travel. He was friends with many and loved his family, all who will truly miss him.
Funeral and Interment service will be held Monday, November 17, 2025, 9:30 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood, Illinois 60421. Please omit flowers, donations in his name to Wounded Warrior Project (Woundedwarriorproject.com) 230 W. Monroe St. Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois 60646, appreciated.
Arrangements by NICHOLAS M. PISHOS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, LTD., Info: 847-833-9522
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Paul Barton
November 16, 2025
It was my privilege to know Bob and to work closely with him on several challenging negotiations. It was during those times I learned the real Bob. He was a proud family man and Vietnam Veteran. He would never use his position to his benefit. He was driven by honesty, and you always knew what he thought and believed. His word was his Bond, as he would never betray his honor by breaking his word.
I will feel your absence and cherish your memory forever.
CJ Jim Martell
November 12, 2025
Bob will be missed. I have known Bob since we were in grammar school. Bob was my brother's classmate, but in recent years it was our lives in Pullman that we had in common. I looked forward to Bob's visits when he would come to Pullman and stop by my house. I was excited to join the Tinley Park Post 615 American Legion when I saw Bob at my first meeting. Bob's enthusiasm will be something I will truly miss. I will see him out at Abraham Lincoln. RIP Bob
Mary Carreras Cercone
November 12, 2025
He was the ring bearer at my parents wedding...
Mary Carreras Cercone
November 12, 2025
Rest in peace cousin!!!
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Mark Snyder
November 11, 2025
I sent his Mendel CHS senior photo. I was two years his junior and worked with Bob at Nabisco. Great guy, always 'churpy'. I respect his service in the Green Berets and actively participate in the NVAM (national veteran's art museum. You can see there most noteworthy piece of artwork "above and beyond " is at the Harold Washington library) God love you, Bob. We went to a fine Augustinian High School, America's 1st Pope in an Augustinian from Chicago's Southside. You should have a head start into Heaven. I'm sorry for your family's loss.
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November 11, 2025
Carol Gbur Alexander
November 11, 2025
Robert will be missed. I have many wonderful memories of childhood family celebrations at our grandfather's house with our parents, siblings, aunts and uncles and cousins. He was a wonderful man. My deepest condolences to Mary, Heather, Jason and their respective families.
Mark Starcevic
November 11, 2025
Condolences to his family. Bob was a good guy. I worked with him at Nabisco He will be missed
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