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Robert E. Gabel age 93 of Gowanda passed away at home Sunday evening October 11, 2026 following a brief illness.
Robert was born in Dayton, NY on May 30, 1933 the son of Lawrence and Mary (Butcher) Gabel.
A U.S. Army Veteran, Bob served our country during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged of his duties in 1955 he married the former Elaine M. Smrke, they were married May 21. Elaine passed away in 1985.
Bob held various jobs in the area which included the former OATKA Milk Plant in Collins, HE was a millwright for MRC Bearing Manufacturing in Falconer. After retirement Bob was a delivery driver for the former Steve Baldo Car Dealership in Collins.Even though Bob's health declined over the past years, he still maintained his yard and projects around the house .
Bob was a past member of the Slovenian Club of Gowanda.
Robert married Bonnie M. Ebert at the former St. Francis Cabrini RC Church in Collins Center , they joined their families on December 3, 1988.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Bonnie M. (Ebert) Gabel, his daughters, Sharon (James) Fischette of Strykersville, Linda (David) Sahr of Farmington, Bonnie's children, Katie (Duane) Banks of Meadville, Pa., grandchildren ; Jennifer (Ronald) , Aimee (Steven), James Jr. (Elizabeth), Jacqueline (Ricky), Joshua (Tara), Alisa, Sydney, Anthony, Eliana, Leah, Tyler and Quentin. Bob is also survived by 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great along with siblings; Lewis (Jean) Gabel of Gowanda and Betty (Richard) Agle of Collins . Nieces and nephews also survive as does the family cat Charlie who runs the house and would be remiss to not mention
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; Lawrence and Mary, his first wife and mother of his daughters, Elaine along with Bonnie's son and daughter in-law and his extended family, Aaron and Rhonda Klimek.
Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda from 4:00pm – to – 7:00pm on Thursday October 15, 2026 where funeral services will be held Friday October 16, 2026 @ 11:00am. Interment to follow with full military honors at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Gowanda.
If desired, memorials may be made to a local charity of one's choice.