Robert Bob Gilder
- May 3, 1926 - February 21, 2012
- North Ridgeville, Ohio
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“Nancy and family my deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
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1 of 41 | Posted by: Anselma Mitchell - Denver, CO
“My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you remember all the good times you've had together. Jean, you and Bob should be proud of the...Read More »
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2 of 41 | Posted by: Lois Noll Kazmer - Hudson, OH
“Thinking of your family at this time of sadness and hoping the memories that will be flooding your hearts will ease the pain.
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3 of 41 | Posted by: Tim and Linda Grambley - Montrose, CO
“Dear Marcia and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I was fortunate to have met him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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4 of 41 | Posted by: Margaret Hebert - Willimantic, CT
“I am sad to hear of the passing of Bob Gilder. I was informed of this last night and wanted all of you to know my wife, Judy, and I will say a...Read More »
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5 of 41 | Posted by: Jim Hull - Annapolis, MD
“So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
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6 of 41 | Posted by: Cindi (Bender)Browand - OH
“There are too many memories to try to pick one. For sure, all of them are filled with laughter and good times. No one ever had a loss for robust...Read More »
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7 of 41 | Posted by: Frank and Sandi Bates - NC
“So sorry to read of Bob's passing. He was such a joy to listen to at the Historical meetings-what a memory he had, he was truly a great part of our...Read More »
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8 of 41 | Posted by: Marge Lesnick - North Ridgeville, OH
“Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Shared many great afternoons playing Eucher with him. He will be missed. We will keep him and your family in...Read More »
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9 of 41 | Posted by: Bob & Lee Ann Boll - OH
“I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad six years ago and then my mom last year and understand that it is a loss and sadness that never goes away....Read More »
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10 of 41 | Posted by: Betty Davis - Mason, OH - Friend
“Jean, Marcia, Marty and family,
We are all diminished with Bob's passing. His smile and tllt of the head, usually prior to a good yarn, are...Read More »
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11 of 41 | Posted by: Kathy and Jim Belisle - Lisbon, CT
“Hey Al,
So sorry to read of Bob's passing......my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
If you need anything please don't hesitate...Read More »
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12 of 41 | Posted by: Laura Stoltz - Medina, OH
“Dear Alan: Please accept my condolences and my Sympathies on the passing of Bob. It is always sad to hear of the passing of Friends and even harder...Read More »
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13 of 41 | Posted by: Norman L. Cotterman - MT
“I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing and sorry for your deep loss. I remember Bob as a good man and a genuinely nice guy. He and my father worked...Read More »
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14 of 41 | Posted by: David Fox - Sagamore Hills, OH
“Dear Marcia,
Chip and I send our deepest sympathy to you and the family for your loss.
We loved meeting Bob, and are so glad that we were able to...Read More »
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15 of 41 | Posted by: Charles E. and Frances L. Funk - CT
“Dear Gilder family,
Our hearts go out to you during this time. Bob was a loving man with a wonderful sense of humor and could lighten any room with...Read More »
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16 of 41 | Posted by: Eve Gilder
“Dear Jean and family
We share in your loss of a beloved and dear husband, father and friend. We will miss his hearty laugh and his wondewrful...Read More »
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17 of 41 | Posted by: Joe & Dolores Pesch - OH
“Dear Marcia and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Wishing you peace and comfort.
Love,
Lois
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18 of 41 | Posted by: Lois Coleman - Willimantic, CT
“I will miss you RAG. You made the world a better place.
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19 of 41 | Posted by: Mary Payne - Naples, FL - Niece
“My thoughts and prayers to you for your loss. May God help guide you through this time. God Bless you all.
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20 of 41 | Posted by: Beth Congrove
“Dear Mrs. Gilder and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a large part of our family because of all the events my dad...Read More »
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21 of 41 | Posted by: Ray and Kathi Steinmetz - Seville, OH
“Dear Jean, Marcia, Jim and Nancy,
We share your loss of a great American, husband ,father and friend to so many. I will always remember Bob as my...Read More »
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22 of 41 | Posted by: Chuck and Mary Jo Kern - Ft Myers, FL
“It was a privilege and a blessing from God that we were fortunate to meet both Bob and Jean and become good friends.
Loved Bobs story telling and...Read More »
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23 of 41 | Posted by: Connie and Gene Kress - OH
“Marcia and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you were able to travel to Ohio to see your dad. Safe travel home.
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24 of 41 | Posted by: Joyce Wood - Groton, CT
“It is not that I haven't been thinking of you, RAG. I don't think a day has gone by in the last few years that I haven't thought that I would be...Read More »
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25 of 41 | Posted by: Ken Lowstetter - Brooklyn, NY
“My heartfelt prayers and condolences are with you Jean, and your family. I pray the loving arms of Jesus are around all of you as you grieve the loss...Read More »
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26 of 41 | Posted by: Becky Campbell - North Ridgeville, OH
“What a great man and he did so much for his community. So glad that I got to meet him and share some of the memories he had of his time in North...Read More »
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27 of 41 | Posted by: Scott Hosler - NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH
“Dear Jeanne and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing but he is in a heavenly place and with Greg. I Know it hurts now but it will get...Read More »
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28 of 41 | Posted by: Doris Beesing - Naples, FL
“Jean and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. The enjoyable times shared during your visits to Lisbon will remain as fond memories...Read More »
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29 of 41 | Posted by: Mary Belisle - Lisbon, CT
“Dear Jean and family,
We were sorry to read of Bob's passing. Bob was a true gentleman and one of the "Greatest Generation". It was always a...Read More »
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30 of 41 | Posted by: Andrew and Audrey Grega - NV
“RIP Uncle Bob, you will be fondly remembered by us
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31 of 41 | Posted by: Clark Gilder - Atlanta, GA
“On behalf of the Noll family, please accept our condolences. It is sad that another icon in North Ridgville history is no longer with us.
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32 of 41 | Posted by: Dave Noll - Cleveland, OH
“Dear Marcia and family,
Your father's life as described here was part of the backbone of our country. I'm sure he will be missed by many. You are...Read More »
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33 of 41 | Posted by: Jeanne Martin - Groton, CT
“I'll remember Bob as a very warm, welcoming person that loved his family and was very involved in the community.
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34 of 41 | Posted by: Peter Ganczarski - Westlake, OH
“Jean and family:
My deepest sympathy to you all.
I will always remember Bob with that wonderful smile on his face and humor in his voice.
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35 of 41 | Posted by: Diane and George Shupp - OH
“Dear Marcia and entire Gilder family. I am so very sorry for your loss - my heart is broken. Please know that you are all in my prayers and I send...Read More »
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36 of 41 | Posted by: Felicia Bullock - Norwich, CT
“Mrs Gilder ,Nancy and family,
There is nothing one can say but I hope you know how sorry I am for your
loss. Keep his smile and laughter close and...Read More »
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37 of 41 | Posted by: marcia stuart - family friend
“Jean and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I will always remember him being on the fire department with my dad and all the "old"...Read More »
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38 of 41 | Posted by: Judy (Hales) Norris - NC
“What a great man. I was part of the Watson family for 20 plus years. He was my father-in-law, Archie Watson's favorite cousin. I always enjoyed...Read More »
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39 of 41 | Posted by: Claire Bayorek - Elyria, OH
“i grew up just down the road from the Gilder Bros garage, and delivered a newspaper there daily with my first "job" ........I still have the silver...Read More »
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40 of 41 | Posted by: tim & connie morsher - OH
“Dear Gilders-
We are praying for you.
Uncle Bob was a great guy. He was capable of being loving and humerous
at the same time in how he would...Read More »
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41 of 41 | Posted by: Jeff, Tina, Craig, Jenna, Seth Dreger - OH
Robert A. "Bob" Gilder, age 85, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain, following a short illness.
Bob was born May 3, 1926 to Ralph and Helen Gilder of North Ridgeville. He lived his entire life in North Ridgeville.
He was a US Army veteran of World War II having served in the Battle of the Bulge.
He owned and operated Gilder's Service Station on Center Ridge Road and was a member of the original North Ridgeville Fire Department from 1947-1986 and retired at the rank of Captain.
He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, VFW Elyria Post 1079, N. Ridgeville American Legion, N. Ridgeville Historical Society, N. Ridgeville Senior Center and various car clubs.
He enjoyed refurbishing furniture, flea marketing, telling stories, volunteering with the Salvation Army and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean; oldest daughter, Marcia (Marty) Orcutt of Lisbon, CT, oldest son, Jim (Betsy) of Seville, youngest daughter, Nancy Gilder of Denver, CO, daughter-in-law, Debbie of Amherst; grandchildren, Mathew (Ali), Jason, Gretchen (Mike); great-grandchildren, Rachel and Emily, younger brother, Alan (Ginny) of Elyria.
He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Gregg; his parents; brother, Don, sister-in-law, Carolyn Gilder and his sister Lynne Dreger.
Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 PM at the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 11 AM at First Congregational United Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational United Church of Christ, 36363 Center Ridge Rd., 44039 or North Ridgeville Senior Center, 7327 Avon Belden Rd., 44039.
