Robert Gesek

Robert Chester Gesek, age 54, died in Helena of an aneurism on Jan. 9, 2012.

He was born to Robert Gesek and Patricia Wedgwood on June 24, 1957, in Whitefish, the youngest of six children.

Bobby had a happy childhood living in Columbia Falls on the North Fork, surrounded by horses, cows, pigs, dogs, cats and wildlife. He attended school in both Columbia Falls and Whitefish and graduated from high school in Butte in 1976. Bobby moved to Helena and lived close to his sister, JoAnne, who he was very close to. He worked for Helena Industries and was in the special populations programs, always bringing good cheer wherever he went.

Bob loved animals and enjoyed his National Geographic. He could not keep animals where he lived, but he loved to go to his sister's and brother's and play with their pets. He loved watching all the old Western movies and wrestling, and had a remarkable memory of all the characters.

He was a beloved uncle for his nieces and nephews, who loved to spend time with him, as he had the heart of a child and made their time together fun. His sense of humor and easy laugh was infectious.

His faith was very important to him, attending the Catholic Church in Helena.

Bobby is preceded in death by his brother Steven Gesek; mother Patricia Gesek; brother Mike Gesek; sister Joanne Gesek; stepmother Margaret Gesek; and sister Diane Delaney.

Bobby is survived by his father Robert Gesek; sister Patty Merlot; brother-in-law Steve Delaney; Don Barton; sister-in-law Dana Gesek; nephews Ryan Delaney, Steve Kvigne, Mike Gesek and Jake Gesek; nieces Tracy Kelly, Shelly Zentz, Trisha Delaney and Teresa Plummer; great nephews Kale Plummer and Mike Gesek, Jr.; great nieces Odessa Zentz, McKenzie Plummer, Delaney Thorson, Layla Zentz, McKenna Thorson and Kylie Kelly; and the Burts and Wedgwoods cousins.

A celebration of Bob's life took place Jan. 10, 2012, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, in Helena, followed by a reception of family and friends.

Burial in Columbia Falls at St. Richard's Cemetery will be announced in the future.

Memorials are suggested to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena MT 59604.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.aswfuneralhome.com.