Robert Gale

Robert Gale 81, passed away on Oct. 29, 2021, under the care of Tampa VA Hospice House after a battle with cancer and complications of diabetes. A proud Navy veteran. Bob moved to Wimauma from East Troy, Wisconsin, in 1976 with his family and started a scrap business and rented mobile homes. Bob loved to travel and spent many happy days in the Caribbean Islands, Costa Rica, Trinidad/Tobago and most of the USA. His hobby was acquiring Classic Cars combined with travel. He made many trips north to purchase antique cars and fire trucks, then drove them with Marian on the country roads with many stops in between to his home in Wimauma, Fla. His family and friends joined him on many of those journeys. He loved Christmas and, especially, going to the Disney Resorts at Christmas and traveling around many different counties to look at the Christmas lights. Bob, for many years, would take friends and family on a hayride around surrounding areas and see the Christmas lights and caroling, then go back to his and Marian’s place and enjoy the tasty food and friendship. Life was an adventure for Bob, and he had many colorful stories to share. His family, friends and fellow car buffs will miss his familiar greeting, “What’s the good word?” Bob was preceded in death by his son, Robert D. Gale. Bob is survived by Julie Gale Davis, Donald Gale, Marian Gale, Jack Carnagey, Carolyn Carnagey Songy and extended family.