Robert F. Gerstner

Robert Francis Gerstner, 86, went on a final journey to his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 12, 2010. He passed away at the Memorial Hospital of Texas County.

A Rosary will be said on Monday evening, March 15th, 7:00 PM at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1220 N Quinn, Guymon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, March 16th, 10:00 AM with Father Bill Pruitt officiating. Military graveside rites will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. All services are under the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.

Bob was born in Hays, Kansas on September 23, 1923 to Alex and Emma Gerstner. He excelled at football and basketball at St. Joseph's Military Academy, Hays. He was an U.S. Army tank driver during World War II and received a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal for valor.

Bob was a career driller for Phillips 66 and other oil exploration companies. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Survivors include his sisters, Mildred Ross of Wichita, KS; Rosemary Gerstner of Scottsdale, AZ; and Lorrie Dunning of Atchison, KS; a brother, Norman Gerstner of Gilbert, AZ; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister. The family will receive friends at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, 501 NW Fifth St., Guymon on Monday evening, 5:00-6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1220 N Quinn, Guymon, OK 73942.