The Worthington Times

Robert B. Gouckenour of Terre Haute, Indiana died at Wednesday morning, June 20, 2007, in Union Hospital. He was 85 years old, born April 15, 1922, in Coalmont, the son of Fred Gouckenour and Helen McGrew.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a gunner’s mate aboard a PT boat in the Southwest Pacific. His squadron was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for outstanding performance against the Japanese during the Union Peninsula Campaign from October 1943 to March 1944.

He retired as an engineer with Conrail Railroad, after 43 years of service. He attended Bible Baptist Church and was a member of Senior Seekers Bible Study.  He was a member of the American Rifle Association, loved animals and gardening.

Survivors include two brothers, Frederick Gouckenour and wife Mary Lou of Linton, formerly of Worthington, and John “Mac” Gouckenour of Jasonville; nephew, Tony Gouckenour and wife Marilyn of Worthington; several other nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Kathryn Muench of Terre Haute.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Lane Gouckenour; his parents; and one sister, Thelma Morgan.

A funeral service was conducted at Mattox-Ryan Funeral Home in Terre Haute with Pastor Tony Gouckenour officiating. The place of burial was K of P Cemetery in Hymera.