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Robert Norman “Bob” Gnirk

Birth	:	13 May 1940 Burke, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 Apr 2018 Lucas, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1847000, -99.3022003
Description	:	From Clausen Funeral Home: Robert (Bob) Norman Gnirk Sr. was born to Fred Paul and Adeline Sylvia (Graven) Gnirk on May 13, 1940 in Burke, SD and died on April 1, 2018 at his home on the Gnirk farm/ranch (Sully Flats Homestead). He was raised on the Gnirk family homestead northeast of Burke. He attended Hornbeck Elementary School. He attended and graduated from Burke High School in 1958. He is an alumnus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City graduating with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1963. ... Read More	From Clausen Funeral Home: Robert (Bob) Norman Gnirk Sr. was born to Fred Paul and Adeline Sylvia (Graven) Gnirk on May 13, 1940 in Burke, SD and died on April 1, 2018 at his home on the Gnirk farm/ranch (Sully Flats Homestead). He was raised on the Gnirk family homestead northeast of Burke. He attended Hornbeck Elementary School. He attended and graduated from Burke High School in 1958. He is an alumnus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City graduating with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1963. After college he explored the option of joining the United States Air Force, ultimately deciding to move back to Burke to farm and ranch. Bob married Wilma Jean Hansen on June 13, 1961. They raised five children together on the Gnirk family farm/ranch. Bob spent his adult years working as a farmer and rancher. He used his degree in Mechanical Engineering to do much of his own farm repairs and custom designed several pieces of farm equipment. He proudly worked long days from sun up to past sun down. He was elected County Commissioner and enjoyed participating in managing the business affairs of Gregory County. He also served on the school board. Bob loved and cherished his children, grandchildren and great granddaughter. He provided a place for Garth to hunt deer. He looked forward to raising steers, so Maranda and Codi could train, show and sell them in 4-H Achievement days. He even ventured out of his comfort zone of small town living, to attend Lacee's high school graduation in San Antonio, TX. Bob was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, a brother, Donald and two of his sons, Bart Douglas and Beau James. He is survived by his brothers; Paul Gnirk, New Underwood, SD, David Gnirk, his wife Elaine, Burke, SD, and Sister-in-Law Karla Gnirk, Brookings, SD. His children; Bobby Gnirk Jr, his wife JaNell, Herrick SD, Bart Gnirk, his special friend Jessie Shook, Bismarck, ND, Garth Gnirk, his wife Kayla and daughter Heidi, Sterling, ND, Chance Gnirk, his special friend Katie Windhorst, Fargo, ND. Sister (Barbi) Law, her husband Jon, and daughters Lacee and Sareena, Schertz, TX. Little Girl (Becky) Mitchell, and her daughters Maranda and Codi, Douglass, KS. He also leaves behind a host of other friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Burke, SD.

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Robert Norman “Bob” Gnirk's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Burke, Gregory County, USA.
When did Robert Norman “Bob” Gnirk death?
Robert Norman “Bob” Gnirk death on 1 Apr 2018 in Lucas, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.1847000
Longitude: -99.3022003

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Parent

Fred P. Gnirk

(1911 - 1989)

Adeline S. Gnirk

(1914 - 1998)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Graceland Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -99.3022003

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1507988, -99.2913971

3. Johnson Family Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1755028, -99.2228660

4. Gregory County Home Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1253014, -99.2866974

5. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2202988, -99.4338989

6. Sully Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2770000, -99.2380000

7. Herrick Cemetery
Herrick, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1110000, -99.1970000

8. Petersen Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2539558, -99.1770172

9. IOOF Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2380000, -99.4480000

10. Czech National Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2118988, -99.4636002

11. Peace Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0816994, -99.3946991

12. Lucas Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2991560, -99.2189780

13. Lucas Catholic Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3005981, -99.2193985

14. Evangelical Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1401970, -99.5147400

15. Dallas Hillview Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2271996, -99.5310974

16. Saint Augustine Catholic Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2263940, -99.5334467

17. Ponca Creek UCC Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0451800, -99.1491700

18. Milks Camp Episcopal Cemetery
Saint Charles, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0378199, -99.1552354

19. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Jamison, Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9977989, -99.3139038

20. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Paxton, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0823490, -99.5336010

21. Spotted Tail Cemetery
Jamison, Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9799995, -99.3324966

22. Sutton Family Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2329900, -99.0216200

23. Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery
Saint Charles, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0094337, -99.1375152

24. Oldham Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3001500, -99.0253800