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ROBERT E. GILKA
On June 25, 2013, Robert E. Gilka, 96, of Arlington, VA died at Sunrise Assisted Living. For 27 years he was the director of photography at National Geographic, retiring in 1985.He was a native of Milwaukee, WI, graduated from Marquette University and served as a Captain in the Army during World War II. His journalism career began at the Zanesville, OH Signal and continued as the picture editor of the Milwaukee Journal before coming to the Geographic. His parents were Emil and Viola Gilka (deceased). He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet, and is survived by two daughters, Greer and Jena Gilka; two sons, Geoffrey (Cindy) Gilka and Greg (Suzy) Gilka. He is also survived by one grandchild, Mark, and two great grandchildren, Nelson and Gwyneth. Interment will be private. A memorial service will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Robert E. Gilka to: Charles Scott Scholarship Fund, School of Visual Communications, Ohio U., Athens OH 45701 or Alexia Foundation, P.O. Box 87, Bloomingdale NJ 07403 Arrangements entrusted into the care of CUNNINGHAM-TURCH FUNERAL HOME, Alexandria VA.
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Lisa H.
June 27, 2013
It was my profound honor to be with him in the last days of his amazing life, spent with us at Sunrise. I loved sitting in his room, looking at photos and talking to him. My sympathies are with the Gilka family, but may you also revel in the joyous memories.
Jan Adkins
June 27, 2013
A granite block of a man with sense, sensitivity, ethics and a distinct antediluvian style. He was not a gabby man but when he spoke you listened, because Gilka had been there and carried unmistakable authenticity. Absolutely honest, his only deception was a gruff demeanor. This world is less interesting and less steady without Gilka.
June 27, 2013
JERRY AND JEANNIE HETHERMAN
Thinking of you all. What a wonderful man he was. He will always be remembered and loved
Mary Karrels
June 27, 2013
A piece of our history is gone. But there is a complete bridge table above surrounded by a pack of old dogs..
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