Obituary of Robert J. Gerath

Gerath, Robert J. “Bob”, 83, of St Petersburg, Florida passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 4, 1936 in Raritan, New Jersey to Emery and Agnes (Kruplo) Gerath.

Bob is survived by his wife of 31 years Nancy B Gerath - St Petersburg, FL; two stepsons, John R Melton, Jr (Alison), Sarasota, FL,  and Harris D Melton, Rolling Meadows, IL; two nephews, Al Shea (Patti) and Kenny Shea of Milford, NJ;  four nieces, Cyndi Dzurisin (Michael) Robbinsville, NJ, Terri Gerath-Hamilton, NJ; one grandson, four granddaughters, three great-grandsons, and many great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, two brothers, and two sisters. A memorial service will be held at Bay Point Christian Church, 2001 62nd Ave South, St Petersburg, FL on Saturday, February 8th at 11am with Pastor Randall Hildreth officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall. A meal will be provided. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home is overseeing the arrangements.