Robert "Bob" Dean Gangwer, age 80, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Avalon Village. He was born and raised in Ligonier on May 2, 1946, to Dean and Irene Gangwer (Flynn). He worked for Kidd Marshmallow in Ligonier for 20-plus years.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; two brothers, James E. Gangwer and Tom Hubbard; great-nephew, Justin E. Gard; and great-great-niece, Melody M. Gangwer.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Nathalie Gangwer (Jackson); three nieces, Dawn (Clare) Slabach, Nathalie (Jaime) Garcia, and Jammie Gard. He is also survived by five great-nephews, three great-nieces, and many great-great-nieces and nephews.

He will be greatly missed for the lessons on life, like fishing.