Robert Gunville, age 79 of Dunseith, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 near Dunseith.  His funeral will be held on Saturday, July 9 ,2022 at 10:00 am at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Dunseith.

Bob was born on February 25,1943 in Belcourt, ND, son of John and Helen Gunville and was raised in Dunseith North Dakota.

On June 30, 1962 while on a weekend pass from the United States Army, Bob married Doris M Delorme. They traveled back to Alabama together, after the wedding. Along came their first son David then, Bonnie 11 months later. They moved to Dallas where he began welding school. They later returned home to Dunseith and Kerry, Rosie, Terry, and lastly their Heavenly Angels Mary & Sherry were born.

After Doris' passing, Bob spent his later years with his companion Betty. Carolyn, and his Baby boy Scott were added to the family. Bob had a very special bond with his little Hemmie.

Bob served in the United States Army, after he was Honorably discharged, he chose the path of a Union Welder and Pipe Fitter of Local 300 and later on owned and operated two business; Gunville Construction and G&S Auto Repair.

Bob moved to Summerset Court in Minot 2019 where he made many friends. His favorite thing to do when family visited at Summerset was to bring the great grandkids down to the cafeteria and pretend to pay for the free ice cream. Anytime you wanted to take him out to eat Bob would say sure wherever you would like to go, he would pause and say well how about Denny's. We all knew it would be Denny's. He loved to give everyone nicknames. His grandchildren were all given a special name.

Bob is survived by his Children; David (Sheryl), Bonnie (Jimmy), Kerry (Zack), Rosie, Terry (Tiffany), Scott (Savanna) and Carolyn (Willie). Special nieces Connie, Patty and nephew Gerard. Siblings; Sharon (Marlin), Gerald (Ann), Debbie (Darrell), Mark (Val). 29 Grandchildren and 20 Great-Grandchildren.

Bob is proceeded in death by his daughters; Mary and Sherry Gunville, wife Doris M. Gunville, special friend Betty Delorme, parents John & Helen Gunville, brothers; Timothy, Richard, James, sister Florence, 3 great grandchildren; Jayden & Kayden Gunville, Baby Eddie Acosta and other angel babies.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.