Robert Otto "Bob" Bunjes

June 1, 1934 - December 4, 2017

Robert Otto “Bob” Bunjes, 83, Leesburg, Florida passed away on December 4, 2017 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on June 1, 1934 in Scribner, Nebraska to his parents Otto M. Bunjes and Irma (Beck) Bunjes. He was a former Computer Programmer for Sundstrands Aviation in Belvidere, IL. Starting in 2001, Bob and his loving wife, Dorothy, spent winters in Leesburg FL and summers in Lake Mills, WI. He was of the Lutheran Faith and had served in the U.S. Navy. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Belvidere, IL and was a current member of the American Legion Post #400 of Florida. He is survived by his loving wife of 63years: Dorothy I. Bunjes of Leesburg, FL; a son: Robert A. Bunjes of Machesney Park, IL; a daughter: Linda (Mike) Parent of Belvidere, IL; a brother: Donald (Ruth) Bunjes of Rockford, IL; four grandchildren: Jason (Phyllis) Gallisath, Jeffrey (Nicole) Gallisath, Christi (Steve) Hiner and Ryan Bunjes; five great-grandchildren: Taiah, Liam, Dane, Jax and Ryker. Predeceased by parents and a brother, Dennis Bunjes, of Rockford, IL. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 11:00 am till 12:30 pm at Hawthorne Park Rec center in Leesburg, Florida. In the spring, another celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Topel’s mobile home park in Lake Mills, WI, date and time not yet set. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.pagetheusfuneral.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg, FL.