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Robert GERSTUNG Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Robert "Bob" Gerstung, 55, of Springfield, passed peacefully at 7:08 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born June 19, 1960, in Waukegan, the son of Ralph and Gayle Gerstung. He married Karen Manion on Aug. 21, 1987, in Springfield.
Bob worked as an Anesthesia Tech in Surgery at Memorial Medical Center for over 32 years, retiring in 2008.
He enjoyed working in the yard, on cars, on their home, fishing, action movies, and was known as a grillmaster.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Eddie.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; two sons, Chad and Cody Gerstung; one stepson, Ryne Manion; two granddaughters, Amberee and Riley; his beloved dog, Sophie; brothers, James (Reta), Loran (Jackie), and Tim (Misha) Provo; sisters, Sue (the late David) Dominguez, Delree (Bill) Clark, Deborah (Roy) Hoffmann, Selma Eckard, Connie (Steve) Coy, Karen Center and Liz (Tony) McCulley; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Private family ceremonies will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Robert P. Gerstung Memorial Fund, c/o Wood Forrest National Bank, 1100 Lejune Dr., Springfield, IL 62703.
The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfield. Please visit boardmansmith.com to offer your condolences.
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Gloria Livingston
January 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob and he was very enjoyable to talk with. He will be missed. God be with your family. Gloria
Tracy Scaduto
January 1, 2016
Karen, my sincere sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your brother.
December 31, 2015
Karen & family, I am so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts & prayers. I know Robert is with Eddie they are both looking down on your family, your two guardian angels. Susanne Cadwallader Hutson class mate & friend of Eddie Gerstung. Truley missed
Deborah Day
December 31, 2015
My prayers and condolences goes out to Karen, her sons, and the rest of Bob's family. I am so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy. From Deborah Day
Mark Rubenstein
December 31, 2015
Dear Gerstung Family,...sorry for your loss, Bobby was a really great easy going guy. He will be missed for sure. Growing up I remember how he always looked up to his big brothers/sisters and how tight your family was. He was lucky for that and now in God's hands he looks down upon you with all his love. You are in our thought & prayers.
December 31, 2015
My prayers for you Karen and the families.
Kelly Holdman
December 31, 2015
Karen may Gods peace surround you and your family. You were always there for him and truly his rock. Bobby will be missed by a ton of people who knew how happy and fun he was to be around. Love ya.
Debbie Kolesar
December 31, 2015
Jim,
My sincere condolences to you, and your entire family, over the loss of your brother! So sad.
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