Robert Joseph Gambaiani Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Robert Joseph Gambaiani of Waverly, Iowa. Robert, born on July 7, 1937, passed away on June 10, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Joseph Gambaiani to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Antonio Gambaiani and Marie Gambaiani (Schroedermeier); his former wife Tootie Larson; his sister Betty; his brother-in-law Gordon Peterson; his sister Jean; and his brother-in-law John Knott.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia Yilek; his children, Scott Gambaiani (Lauren) of Long Island and Kelly Zahrt (Chris) of Shell Rock; his grandchildren, Madi Leeper (Ryan), Baily Weidman (Audrey Campbell), Jake Gambaiani and Sean Gambaiani; his great grandchild Aria Leeper; his stepgrandchildren, Jami, Tyson and Link Zahrt; his stepchildren, Michael Yilek (Sue) of Dubuque, Deanna Haddy of Cedar Rapids, Sharon Castillo (Jeff) of Cedar Rapids and Janel Huinker (Darren) of Ankeny; his stepgrandchildren, Ashley Moore (Josh), Jordan Alborn (Sarah), Payton Huinker (Ashley), Dora Castillo, Maia Schneider, Michael Castillo, Julianna Castillo, Brian Gibbons, Jacey Guebert (Drew) and Logan Huinker; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Randi, Rylie, Reese Moore, Auggie, Margaret, Landry Alborn, Avery, Ryann Huinker and Parker Guebert; and his brother Jim Gambaiani (Donna). He is also survived by neighbors and having coffee with friends.
Memorials may be directed to his family and to Unity Point Hospice.
