OKEECHOBEE - Robert S. Gerren passed away at home on June 14, 2011. He was born Feb. 2, 1928, in Kendallville, Ind. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mrytle Gerren; sister, Ruby Perry; and son, Michael Gerren of Michigan. Bob is survived by his wife, Georgia Gerren; children, Judy Kimball, Linda Wotta, Ben Gerren and Becky Dragiewicz, all of Michigan, Dan Gerren (Cheryl) of Port St. Lucie, FL, Florence (Hugh) Williams, Linda (Frank) Pearce of Okeechobee; step-children, Shawn Taylor, Moe Lowe and Lorraine Taylor, all of Michigan; sister, Ruth Woods of Michigan; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bob was a member of the Okeechobee United Methodist Church, the Masons, Shriners, Scottish Rite and the American Legion. During WWII, Bob proudly served his country as a Merchant Marine in the South Pacific. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2011, at the Buxton- Seawinds Chapel. Masonic services will follow the visitation. A funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may send memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Condolences may be sent online to www.buxtonseawinds.com Arrangements are under the direction and care of Matthew and Paul Buxton of Buxton- Seawinds Funeral Home, 3833 S.E. 18th Terrace, Okeechobee, FL.