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Robert C. Gignac
Robert C. Gignac
Cedar Rapids
Robert C. Gignac, 89, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2022. For the last few years, this (self-proclaimed) ‘grumpy old man’ was living independently, defying COVID-19, but a recent stroke changed that scene. He grew up in Berkley, Mich., was married to his love, Barbara for 62 years, raised a family there, then hit the road after 30 years of working with the U.S. Postal Service. Dad enjoyed being commander of his RV, traveling the USA with Mom for over 25 years, seeing many wonderful sights and making friends along the way.
He is survived by his sister, Muriel (Genrich); and children, James (Lisa) Gignac, Timothy (Patti) Gignac, Joy Gignac and Lori Fisher. He has 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren as well as a whole passel of relatives spread across the U.S. and Canada.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Amos Gignac; wife, Barbara (Srebernak); brother, Jerry; and grandson, Matthew Fisher.
Cremation rites were accorded by Iowa Cremation. An inurnment ceremony will take place at Great Lakes V.A. Cemetery in Holly, Mich., at a later date next summer. Memorial celebration to follow at the Berkley American Legion.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.
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