Robert A. "Bob" Gainer Manheim, Pennsylvania Obituary

Robert A. "Bob" Gainer

Robert A. “Bob” Gainer, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday September 4, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center with family by his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William Aaron and Bertha McGrimzey Gainer. He was the loving husband of the late Hope Hoehn Gainer who died in 2018. Bob retired as a millwright at the former Alumax, Lancaster. He proudly served in the United States Army as a Sergeant (aka “Little Fox”) during the Korean War where he was awarded a Bronze Star, four Bronze service Stars and a Purple Heart. Bob was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Manheim and the Elstonville Sportsman’s Association. His interests included hunting, target shooting, surf fishing and he was a Manheim Central Barons fan. In his later years, he enjoyed building doll houses for his grandchildren and he loved his Kona coffee. Surviving are three sons: Michael husband of Kay Gainer of Clay, Jeffrey husband of Toni Gainer of Elizabethtown, Robin husband of Tina Gainer of Manheim, a daughter, Kathleen wife of Terry Schrum of Florida; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David Gainer and three siblings: James, Carrie and Eva. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Bob’s funeral service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM. There will be a public viewing at the funeral home on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park with military honors. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Bob’s memory to Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, 48 Market Square, Manheim, PA 17545.
September 11, 1931 - September 5, 202009/11/193109/05/2020
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Kathleen Gainer Schrum
September 12, 2020
What defines a good Father? he makes a difference in a child's life. He's a pillar of strength,support,and joy. His work is endless and sometimes thankless. But in the end it shows. Where do I begin? All the things you taught me to shape me into the independent woman I h... Continue Reading
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Hope Amspacher
September 12, 2020
I will always remember our many trips to Myrtle Beach, our early morning walks hunting seashells and the cool things you found with your metal detector, all the fun trips to Williamsburg, Gettysburg , Florida , Massachusetts and many other camping trips. You introduced t... Continue Reading
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Renee Gainer
September 11, 2020
RIP Pop Pop. I will always remember the trips to Myrtle Beach with you and Mom Mom every summer growing up.
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Dan Martin
September 9, 2020
My deepest sympathies to your family. I will not be able to make the memorial service since I will be out of town. Bob and I shared many fond memories over the years.
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Judy Bowser
September 9, 2020
What a precious friend and neighbor to my husband and I. After my husband's passing Bob continued to stop by with thoughtful gifts: a newspaper, fresh fruit and other goodies. He will be missed but not forgotten! Wilda Drake
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Zach kirchner
September 8, 2020
Popop I’ll miss you so much I wish I could’ve seen you one last time before you passed I love you and I’ll miss you Rest In Peace - zach kirchner
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alison
September 7, 2020
Bob, you touched our lives beyond words. Your friendship and love mean everything to us. To our dear friend, we desperately miss you now and always. We love you Bob. Can't wait to see you again. Dave & Alison
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Afzal Pervaiz
September 7, 2020
Rest In Peace
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