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, but a recent stroke changed that scene. He grew up in Berkley, MI, was married to his love, Barbara for 62 years, raised a family there, then hit the road after 30 years of working with the US 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); children, James (Lisa) Gignac, Timothy (Patti) Gignac, Joy Gignac and Lori Fisher; grandchildren, Zachary Gignac and Emily Gignac; Martha (Gary) Hutchinson, Randy (Liz) Gignac, Robby Gignac; Ian Nicoll; John Fisher, Christopher Fisher, Heather Fisher (Chad Cariker) and Kenneth Fisher; and great-grandchildren, Aurora Gignac, Alecsaunder Hutchinson; Damon Fisher, Shane Cariker and Mason Cariker; 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.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4949 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Visitation before Mass starting at 10 a.m.

An inurnment ceremony will take place July 21, 10:30 a.m. at Great Lakes Veterans Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48422. Arrive half-an-hour before. Memorial celebration to follow at noon at the American Legion, 2079 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.

Donations may be directed to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, 315 18th Ave, Hiawatha, IA 52233.