Robert W. Gootee, age 58 of Crown Point, IN passed away October 16, 2010. He is survived by wife, Susan; one son, Jason R. Gootee at home; one sister-in- law, Joann Gootee of Hammond, IN; one nephew, Chris Gootee of Hammond, IN; one niece, Kim Gootee; and many aunts, uncles, cousins. Preceded in death by his parents: Durward and Daisy Gootee; and one brother, Mark Gootee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Highland Nazarene Church with Rev. Ron Richmond officiating. Burial at Memory Lane Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd. (two blocks south of Ridge Rd.) Highland, IN. Robert was a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association for 35 years and Gary Sportsman Club in Crown Point. Memorials may be given to the Diabetes Foundations.
