Robert W. Gurnick

January 15, 1931 - January 11, 2021

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Robert W. Gurnick, 89, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence.

He was born January 15, 1931, in Lafayette, to the late William and Mary (Brygider) Gurnick.

Bob graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School Class of 1950 and served in the Air Force.

His marriage was to Joy Sue Hall and they later divorced.

Bob was an entrepreneur. He was the owner of American Window Cleaning Company in Lafayette, owner of Bob’s Bike Barn, and an independent bus driver. He later worked for Kirby Risk until his retirement.

Bob was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. He enjoyed motorcycles, cars, airplanes, traveling and working on his roadster.

Surviving are sons, Bill (wife Brenda) Gurnick and Bob Gurnick both of Lafayette, Steve (wife Linda) Gurnick of Otterbein, two daughters, Sam Gurnick and Cricket (husband Greg) Rhoda both of Lafayette. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Dick Gurnick and a sister, Frances Wall

There will be no services per Bob’s request.

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Robert W. Gurnick, 89, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1931, in Lafayette, to the late William and Mary (Brygider) Gurnick. Bob graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School Class of 1950 and served in the Air Force. His marriage was to Joy Sue Hall and theyContinue Reading

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Prayers and warm wishes to Bob's family and friends. During my time at St. Ann Bob was a delight. A warm, caring person who, like me, loved to talk about his cat. May his soul rest in the Peace of Christ and he enjoy the company of Mary and all the Saints.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Gurnick. He always treated me great, even though I dated his daughter in high school! His sense of humor is what I appreciated most. I still tell a couple of his jokes to this day. Rest in peace sir. I'm sure your family will miss you.

My deepest sympathies to the family, you all are in my thoughts & prayers.

Sam and Cricket So sorry to read of big bad Bob’s passing. My condolences to the family.

I am extending my sympathy to Sue Gurnick and family on the passing of Bob. Our families go back a long way to Boy Scouting at St. Boniface.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Given a lot of things that made up this fella, I will miss many intelligent conversations that often were laced with due sarcasm. Owe him many thanks, for having known him as a friend. A treasured loss!

I knew Bob for about 60 years. He was a great friend. My condolences to your family. Rest In Peace, my friend.

Mr. Gurnick was a lovely, creative, fun man! When I was growing up, I loved going to his home and swimming in his pool. He painted fun sea creatures on the bottom of the pool, and I loved diving down to see his paintings. He also converted a bus into a camper and he would drive his family down to Florida in the bus. I send all my love and best wishes to the wonderful Gurnick family! Your dad is smiling down at all of you!

Thanks Bob for all the good times we had together at Hershey and Iola I learned a lot from you rest in ease my friend

Our deepest sympathy to Bill and Brenda and the Gurnick family. Floyd and Sue Bailey.

In memory of Robert W. Gurnick, Lisa Hernandez lit a candle

Orneryist man ever! And so funny. Definitely be missed! Rest in Peace Uncle! Love ? ya!

What a ride Bob‼️ I was always in awe of you. You made me part of your family all my life. Thank you for that. Loved you and uncle Dave being....well you guys. You will be missed. Fly high pops ?

A great man has passed . The many positive things he did for me and my family will always be remembered . Thank you Bob .

So sorry for your loss. You(Sue)and your family will be in my thoughts abd prayers

I opened the Solar Baker obit site by chance to ref another passing, and your Father's name and picture appeared at the top of the web page. I thought to myself...'could this be my bus driver' to Glen Acres Elementary from my childhood? Sure enough...it was Mr Gurnick. I am so sorry for your families loss. I just wanted to share, that your father always took such good care of us as children...to and from school. I have nothing but good childhood memories and respect for your dad! Peace to you all through this difficult time. Sincerely, Chris Burk from his Vinton Woods bus route.

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