Robert L. “Bob” Gipe went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra “Sandy” (Stoudt) Gipe, of 52 years. They married on July 16, 1972.

Bob was born in Dauphin County, PA, on Nov. 14, 1944, to the late Marvin A. Gipe Sr. and Jennie Hocker Gipe. He attended Annville High School. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army with an SP4 status. He served proudly in the Vietnam War. He retired from H.B. Reese Candy and worked at the Hershey Gardens after retirement for several years. His hobbies included gardening, antiques, and coin collecting. He loved animals and spent many years feeding and watching birds.

Bob adored his children, Rebecca, wife of Derek Bayarri, of Coral Springs, FL, Daniel, husband of Erica (Seibert), of Fredericksburg, PA, and Rhonda, wife of Bryan Wynn, of Chesterfield, VA. He is survived by his precious grandchildren, Madison, Ashley, and Ian Wynn, Nathaniel and Coleen Gipe, and Isabella and Alessandra Bayarri. He leaves behind his brother, Steven Gipe, and wife, Melody. He was predeceased by his siblings, Judy Gipe, Phyllis Gipe, and Marvin “Pete” Gipe Jr.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, with a viewing an hour before the service. A reception will be held after the graveside service at Dutch-Way Family Restaurant, Myerstown.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Humane Society of Lebanon County, 150 N. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067.

Grose Funeral Home has been serving Myerstown area families for years. We are honored to be a part of the rich history of this community and plan to be a part of it for many years to come.