Robert Peter Van Garsel, age 74, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019. Robert was born December 8, 1944 to Peter and Margaret Van Garsel. Robert farmed the land of Southwest Florida for 40+years.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ron Van Garsel and Art Van Garsel; and sister, Dolores Yelvington.
He is survived by his spouse, Ernestine Van Garsel; children, Tina Smith (Larry), Pam Carrell (William), Kenny Van Garsel, and Mark Van Garsel (Patti); siblings, JoAnn Bergeron (Jim) and Eugene Van Garsel (Betty). He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren along with many loving family and friends.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, 12777 State Road 82, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Funeral service will follow at Noon along with burial at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leememorialparkfuneralhome.com for the Van Garsel family.
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