Robert "Bob" Gillesse's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Ada, Michigan

Robert "Bob" Gillesse

January 15, 2026

Ada, Michigan

Robert "Bob" Gillesse's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Ada, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home

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Robert "Bob" Gillesse

January 15, 2026

Ada, Michigan

Robert Gillesse Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Gillesse of Ada, Michigan, who passed away on January 15, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Gillesse to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Robert's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Robert's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He is survived by: his wife Sharry; his daughter Christine Ruder (Jim); his grandson Jim; his stepsons, Adam Smith (Evelyn) and Matthew Smith; his sisters, Vivien Murphy and Ellen Miller (Earl); his niece Barbara Blough (Shawn); and his nephew Troy Drayton.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home



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305 N Hudson St SE, Lowell, MI 49331

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