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Robert Gummow Obituary
Robert and his wife Virginia bought a Porsche and joined the Porsche Club of Chicago, where they remained active for years to come. They established lasting friendships at home and abroad through the car club. They made yearly trips to Europe to participate in Porsche Club touring events.
Robert is survived by his brother, Fred Gummow; one niece, Susan Gummow; several nephews, Kevin Gummow, Edward Gummow, Bradley Gummow and Andrew Gummow. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia MacDonald Gummow; brother, Allen Edward Gummow; two nephews, David Gummow and Stephen Gummow.
Services will be private.
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Brett & Julie Johnson
July 19, 2025
We met Bob & Ginny at the first 356 (Porsche) Registry national event in 1977, which they chaired. We continued our friendship through the years and shared many happy memories. Our condolences to family and other friends. They were a great pair and will be missed.
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