Robert "Bob" Gabriel

1939 - 2025

Robert "Bob" Gabriel
Born: February 25, 1939 in Mineral, IL
Died: July 12, 2025 in Bettendorf, IA
Robert "Bob" L. Gabriel, 86, of Erie, IL, died Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. A visitation will be held from 3-5 pm Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Come casual in your favorite farm attire. Private graveside services will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport, IA. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Bob was born February 25, 1939, in Mineral, IL, the son of George and Jessie Gabriel. He grew up in Erie and attended Erie Schools. Bob served his country in the US Army. He married Carole A. Duffy on October 22, 1965. Bob owned and operated his own semi-truck for a number of years. He eventually went to work as a mechanic for the former Moline Consumers, from where he retired. After retiring he became the Erie Township Road Commissioner, a position he served in for many years. He was a 45 year member of the IUOE Local 150.
Bob spent the last 4 years with his daughters in Moline. Bob loved being outdoors, working in his garden and yard and tinkering around the farm. He was quite the handyman and could fix anything. He enjoyed watching Westerns and was a Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy buff. Bob loved his pets, especially his fur grandbaby Gabi.
He is survived by his 3 children, James (Cheryl) Gabriel, Bettendorf, Christine Gabriel, Moline, Kathleen Gabriel, Moline; brothers, Bernard Gabriel, Albany, IL, and David (Rose) Gabriel, Erie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carole, fur baby Dillon and siblings, Ronald and Judith. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com