Robert Gecowets

ANGOLA - Robert E. "Bob" Gecowets, 86, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola.

Bob was born on June 19, 1936, in Hicksville, Ohio, to Jerrold and Mary I. (Graham) Gecowets.

He graduated from Angola High School. Bob attended Tri-State University in Angola, and had received his bachelor of business degree from Indiana University.

He was proud to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Bob had been a manager at WT Grant Department Store in Kansas, when he was younger. Then he worked at Sealed Power/Federal Mogul in LaGrange for more than 30 years, retiring in 2003.

Bob married Marlene K. Feick in 1986.

He and Marlene had attended Angola United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed fishing and doing yard work. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Surviving are his daughters, Beth A. Davis, of Angola and Lori L. Hutchins, of Ashley; their mother and friend, Judy Davis, of Angola; his five grandchildren, Quinn Davis, Connor Davis, Justin (Cecilia) Snyder, Ian Snyder and Jake Hutchins; and three great-grandchildren, Gracie Snyder, Joseph Snyder and Matteo Snyder; brother, Richard "Dick" (Sally) Gecowets of Fairport Harbor, Ohio; sister, Mary Jane (Craig) Hess, of Louisville, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Dale Appleman, of Angola; and sister-in-law, Shirley Gecowets, of Leo; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by his stepsons, Rick (Janine) Getts, of Auburn, Roger (Pam) Getts, of Orland and Rob Getts, of Fort Wayne; and stepdaughter-in-law, Kelly Getts, of Garrett.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marlene K. Gecowets on Aug. 27, 2010; brothers, Stanley Gecowets and George Gecowets; sisters, Janet Bishop and Karen Appleman; and stepson, Ron Getts.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., on Thursday April 13, 2023, at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola.

Funeral services will be at noon on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, with Pastor Tim Terrell officiating.

Military honors by Angola American Legion Post 31 Honor Guard and the United States Army Honor Guard will immediately follow the funeral service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett.

Memorial donations may be made to Angola United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.weichtfh.com.