Obituary of Leo Robert Gulick

Leo Robert Gulick September 4, 1921 — August 30, 2014 Leo Robert "Bob" Gulick died peacefully on August 30th surrounded by his loving family. Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Florine, of 58 years; daughters and sons-in-law, Regina Gulick-James (Douglas), Rebecca Gulick (Stephen Dampier); sons and daughters-in-law, Joe (Daphne), Jim (Carla), Doug (Sheryl), Jeff (Nury), and Christopher 'Hoss "Gulick. He was a proud and loving "O-Bob" to 15 grandchildren; Tiffney Tyng, Chris, Isabelle, Michael, Daniel, Patrick, Samantha, Olivia, Mason, Madison, Kaylin, Megan, Carson, Eleanor, and Henry. He is also survived by many dear nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. Preceded in death by his parents Paul Raymond and Marie (Batemen) Gulick, his sister Virginia, brothers-in-law George Redmond and John Shaughnessy, his brother Ray, sister-in-law Ethel, and Bill, sister-in-law Betty. Bob lived his 92 years by the principles of compassion, charity, humility, and decency. He dedicated his life to the teachings of Jesus Christ and was a member of Catholic congregations in Columbus, Ocala, and Dunnellon. Bob proudly served his country as 1st Lt. in the Army's 3rd Battalion 188th Infantry 11th Airborne Division, serving in WWII Pacific and Korea. He was a patriot and defender of the American tenets of Democracy. He championed the underdog and believed in the goodness of the human spirit. He was a steward of the earth and found joy in the beauty and resilience of nature. He earned his degree from The Ohio State University and remained a loyal Buckeye fan. Bob's professional career was in the thoroughbred horse racing industry. He was Director of Sales for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co., for decades, which saw tremendous growth and success during his tenure. Previously, he was general manager of The Ohio Thoroughbred Center, Inc., for 10 years. Raising his own horses with impeccable care and training, Bob relished long days of hard work followed by time to reflect with his dear Florine on the back porch, under the majestic Live Oak trees on their farm. A memorial service will be held on September 27th, 12:30 at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 5 S.E. 17th Street Ocala, FL 34471. Please visit the on-line memorial: Hiers-Baxley.com. In lieu of flowers, the Gulick family would like to have donations made to: Hospice of Marion County PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478-4860 Attention: Fund Development