Bob Gossen

Robert Kenneth Gossen, born April 8, 1932 in Waldheim, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 in Victoria, BC surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was a hardworking, dedicated farmer, and restaurateur. He was a man of many talents and interests. He was an avid traveller and enjoyed exploring Europe, especially Italy and Ukraine, as well as taking trips to Costa Rica and cruising to the Caribbean and Alaska. He was a passionate learner and was especially proud of his accomplishment of learning to fly and owning his own plane, LBV. He was multi-lingual speaking English, German, Plautdietsch, Spanish, and Italian.

He was confirmed into the Roman Catholic Church in 1955. He was a dedicated servant in many capacities and his faith was a source of comfort throughout his life.

Bob was a devoted husband to Wilma, his wife of nearly 68 years. He was a loving father to Christine, Donna, June, Michelle, and Darryl, and a proud grandfather to Graham, Adam, Emily, Betty Kate, Joshua, Jessica, and Clare. He was also a great-grandfather to Angel and Henry, and an honorary father to his Costa Rican family; Vickie, Sylvia, Teresita, Leda, Pilar, and Lorena and their families.  He was loving brother to his sisters Marilyn and Sandy.

He was a man of great character and integrity. He was passionate about his community, and served on a variety of committees and gave his time whenever he could.

Bob was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Victoria Hospice would be appreciated in gratitude for the wonderful care and comfort they provided to both Bob and our family in the last weeks of his life.

The funeral will be held at St. Andrew's Cathedral, 740 View Street, Victoria, BC at 12:00 PM on Thursday June 15, 2023.  Lunch will be served after the inurnment.