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Robert Gootee Obituary

ROBERT W. GOOTEE CROWN POINT, IN Robert W. Gootee, age 58 of Crown Point, IN passed away October 16, 2010. He is survived by wife, Susan; one son, Jason R. Gootee at home; one sister-in- law, Joann Gootee of Hammond, IN; one nephew, Chris Gootee of Hammond, IN; one niece, Kim Gootee; and many aunts, uncles, cousins. Preceded in death by his parents: Durward and Daisy Gootee; and one brother, Mark Gootee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Highland Nazarene Church with Rev. Ron Richmond officiating. Burial at Memory Lane Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd. (two blocks south of Ridge Rd.) Highland, IN. Robert was a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association for 35 years and Gary Sportsman Club in Crown Point. Memorials may be given to the Diabetes Foundations.

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Published by The Times from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2010.

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Samantha

April 2, 2011

The Gootee Family means so much to me. Jason, my heart truely goes out to you and your mother. A little late on posting, but I wanted you to know I was thinking you.
With love,
Sam

November 10, 2010

Jason & Family:

I am so sorry to hear about your father/loved one.

Please forgive the late entry....I just became aware of his passing.

In my thoughts & prayers.

Love,

Heidi Plavec & Family

Adam Kerr

October 20, 2010

Jason, you and your family have been in my thoughts all day. I hope you are doing ok. Give me a call when you are ready and you have time.

George Paetzmann

October 20, 2010

Susan and Jason,

It was really a shock to me to learn that Robert had passed on as well. I have a lot of good memories of him and Mark growing up on Van Buren Street, and I'm thankful I was able to talk to Robert again in March. It's been many years, but he was still a great guy!

October 20, 2010

TO THE GOOTEE FAMILY,
BOB WAS MY SALESMEN FROM PAM TRANSPORT, WHO WE USED FOR MANY YEARS AT GRIFFITH LABORATORIES. HE WAS A FINE MAN WHO I ALWAYS RESPECTED. JOE KOVAL

October 20, 2010

susan, i am deeply saden by the loss of bob i remember all the times with my dad doing the games and golfing he is noe up in heave with my dad the can ref games and golf together
sharon danko-coppage

Gregg Blazina

October 20, 2010

I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I worked with Bob when I was at Griffith Lab's and he was at PAM Transport. He was a great guy and will be missed.

October 19, 2010

Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Bob. We just got back from vacation or I would hav e been there. I am so sorry.
Lois Rogers-Hodnik

Cheese

October 19, 2010

Will miss ther fun times we had with Bob at the Sportsman Club. Bob, you will be missed!!

Debi Buttram

October 19, 2010

I remember Bob from high school. I am so sorry to hear that he is gone too. Mark was my hero. My sympathy to the entire Gootee family.

mark & elizabeth venturin

October 19, 2010

We were very sad to hear of Bob's passing, what a really great guy! We will keep you and your family in our prayers!

Love,
Mark & Elizabeth Venturin

Frank Kollintzas

October 18, 2010

Susan, my deepest sympathy on the passing of Bob. I got to know him when he officiated basketball games for me at East Chicago Washington and Highland High. Nice guy and was always professional at his job. May god give you strength thru these difficult days. God Bless. Frank Kollintzas

October 18, 2010

It is such a shame to lose two good members of the same family(Mark and Bob) I worked with MArk for several years on the PD and umpired softball for several years with Bob. Both were tremendous people to know and are a great lose to the family and community. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
T. Schweisthal-Arizona

October 18, 2010

Susan our thoughts and prayers are with you, so sad to have so many Gootee's gone, but what a reunion they're having. Love you and stay strong Jan and Don of old...

The Ballentine Family

October 18, 2010

Sue, Jason & Family

Bob was such a great guy! We are so glad we got the opportunity to be his neighbor. From hanging out in the pool, to bonfires or just talking on the street. I can't believe we lost 2 great Gootees in one year. We love you guys! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 17, 2010

There isn't ever anything "right" to say at times like these. To be a kid on Cedar St again.

Blythe Chavarria

October 17, 2010

Susan,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob sure will be missed by all

Love,
Chavarria Family (Blythe & Vic & Girls)

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