Obituary for Bob Gabel
Robert (Bob) Laurence Gabel, 67, passed away after a long illness at home, April, 14, 2022. Bob was born on April 7, 1955 to Frederick and Theodosia Elizabeth (Nichlos) Gabel in Morris, Illinois. Bob attended Immaculate Conception School, Morris Community High School and completed his BA in Liberal Arts.
Having never met a stranger, Bob had the gift of making friends wherever he traveled, sharing his benevolent heart and kind words in attempts to make this world a better place. As a lifetime learner, Bob had a passion for literacy throughout his adult life, helping many people learn to read. He was supportive to those entering recovery, working as a peer counselor for many years, and most recently as a volunteer and friend at Greenwood Pathway House in Greenwood, SC.
Bob is survived by his son, Jacob (Maria) and their children Michelle, Jacob & Benjamin; his daughter, Lena, sister, Barbara Gabel, brother, Timothy Gabel, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Gabel, and his brother-in-law, William Gonnam.
A memorial service will be privately held.
If you would, please go out and help someone. Extend your kind and giving heart, smile and bring sunshine into their day, listen to their story, sign up to volunteer, or teach someone to read. Bob treated those he met with kindness, not passing judgement. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the recovery community of Greenwood, SC, where Bob has lived for the past five years. If you would like to make a difference in the life of someone struggling with addiction or homelessness, please consider donating in Bob Gabel's memory to the Greenwood Pathway House and follow their mission on Facebook or Linkedin, Greenwood Pathway House (gwdpathway.org) or to help a student receive a Catholic education by donating to the Tom Gabel Memorial Fund at Immaculate Conception School in Morris, IL., Immaculate Conception School (ics.org).
The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center is serving the Gabel family and a message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com.
Having never met a stranger, Bob had the gift of making friends wherever he traveled, sharing his benevolent heart and kind words in attempts to make this world a better place. As a lifetime learner, Bob had a passion for literacy throughout his adult life, helping many people learn to read. He was supportive to those entering recovery, working as a peer counselor for many years, and most recently as a volunteer and friend at Greenwood Pathway House in Greenwood, SC.
Bob is survived by his son, Jacob (Maria) and their children Michelle, Jacob & Benjamin; his daughter, Lena, sister, Barbara Gabel, brother, Timothy Gabel, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Gabel, and his brother-in-law, William Gonnam.
A memorial service will be privately held.
If you would, please go out and help someone. Extend your kind and giving heart, smile and bring sunshine into their day, listen to their story, sign up to volunteer, or teach someone to read. Bob treated those he met with kindness, not passing judgement. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the recovery community of Greenwood, SC, where Bob has lived for the past five years. If you would like to make a difference in the life of someone struggling with addiction or homelessness, please consider donating in Bob Gabel's memory to the Greenwood Pathway House and follow their mission on Facebook or Linkedin, Greenwood Pathway House (gwdpathway.org) or to help a student receive a Catholic education by donating to the Tom Gabel Memorial Fund at Immaculate Conception School in Morris, IL., Immaculate Conception School (ics.org).
The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center is serving the Gabel family and a message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com.