Robert Gorse

Robert A. Gorse (Bob) Jr.

Gorse, Robert A., Jr. (Bob) Saline, MI Age 67, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at his home. He was born April 7, 1942 in San Diego, CA, the son of Robert A. and Mary (Golden) Gorse, Sr. On August 6, 1976 in Darien, IL he married Shirley M. Santeler and she survives. Bob was Past Grand Knight and Financial Secretary of the Saline Knights of Columbus Council 6674, Past Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus 4th degree Cardinal OHara Assembly, he was on the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Center, St. Andrews Kneeling Santa and St. Nicholas and was also a Boysville Life Mentor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Robert (Sharon) Gorse, daughter, Sandra (Bryan) Hill, grandchildren, Michael and Tyler Gorse and Nathan Hill and brothers, John, Mike (Patti) and Patrick Gorse. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, Jeanette Santeler and brother, Jim Gorse. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Saline with the Rev. Fr. William J. Stevenson, Celebrant. Visitation will be at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. and also on Friday, September 18, 2009 from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Louis Center and to St. Andrew Catholic Church building fund and envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church. Friends may leave condolences for the family and sign Bob's guestbook at www.rbfhsaline. com and www.mlive.com.