Robert “Bob” W. Gahnz, 95, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Robert William Gahnz was born on May 3, 1924, in Hart Township of Winona County, Minn., to Alva and Helen (Oldendorf) Gahnz.
Bob was raised in the Hart area where he farmed his entire career. He was a 1942 graduate of Rushford High School. He was an only child, who’s father died in a farming accident while Bob was an infant. During his high school years, Bob was an avid football and baseball player and was active in the FFA. On March 5, 1960, Bob was united in marriage with Vera Johnson. Besides farming, Bob and Vera enjoyed wintering in Texas and vacationing in Hawaii. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart.
Bob is survived by his son James (Sharlene) Gahnz of Mazeppa, Minn.; three grandchildren: Summer, Justine, and Josh; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by wife and parents.
There will be a funeral service for Bob at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart with the Reverend Mark Triplett officiating. Burial will be in the Brand Cemetery at Hart. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Monday.
Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements.