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Robert Gueiss
Robert “Bob” Gueiss was a member of the East Stroudsburg Salvation Army.
| Robert Gueiss | |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | September 5, 1936 |
| Death Date | September 20, 2016 |
Salvation Army's Bearer Of Salvation Wins Award
For 18 years, Robert Gueiss has been in charge of maintenance at the Salvation Army in East Stroudsburg.
And for 18 years, Gueiss has been maintaining the spirits of emergency personnel and the homeless. He provides everything from food and drink to firefighters, to a warm place to stay for those in need of shelter.
For his efforts, Gueiss received the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce's community service award Tuesday.
“It's for unsung heroes who do something above and beyond the call of duty,” said chamber member Bruce Denlinger, who presented a certificate to Gueiss. “Whenever there's a fire, he's always there. If someone is homeless, he'll find a place for them to stay.”
“This is a surprise,” Gueiss, 61, said after the ceremony during the chamber's monthly meeting, held at the Pocono Four Points Sheraton. He said he especially enjoys going to fire scenes with his canteen server - a kitchen on wheels. From it, he serves firefighters donuts and coffee. If the firefighters need to stay at a fire or accident scene longer than usual, he'll bring them sandwiches.
“He's the on-call person for anyone passing through town who needs a place to stay,” said Salvation Army Capt. Mark Mackneer. “He's on call in the middle of the night.”
Asked if he minds getting calls in the middle of the night, Gueiss said, “No, not really.”
“That's his duty,” said Gueiss' wife, Lucy.
“She never wakes up when I get the calls,” Gueiss added with a laugh.
“I answer some calls,” she countered.
Pocono Record, May 27, 1998
Obituary
Robert E. Gueiss, 80, of Cresco, died Tuesday evening, September 20, 2016, at Whitestone Care Center in Stroud Township. He was the husband of Lucy L. (Counterman) Gueiss with whom he celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in March 2016.
Born on September 5, 1936 in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late John L. Sr. and Ruth (Flemming) Gueiss and was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.
He served in the United States Marine Corps.
Bob held many work positions including Shaw Plastics, Olympic, taxi driver for Pocono Cab, Paper Mill, Supradur, Halterman's, Pocono Record and janitor at The Salvation Army in East Stroudsburg from where he retired in 2007.
He dedicated himself to helping others, was a retired emergency disaster coordinator for the Salvation Army in East Stroudsburg and was the first Salvation Army Canteen on the scene at 9/11. He was an honorary member and former chaplain of Acme Hose Company #1 in East Stroudsburg; and member of The Salvation Army in East Stroudsburg where he served as Jr. Soldier Sergeant, bus driver, attended the men's club and Bible studies, sang in the choir and was a cub scout leader.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Tracie Tauber, wife of the late Sam Tauber of Cresco, and Heather Cleveland and her husband, William of Cresco; two granddaughters who he cherished, Catherine “Katie” and Kiana Cleveland both of Cresco; a great granddaughter, Aryana Michelle; a sister, Shirley Wright of East Stroudsburg and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, John L. Gueiss, Jr., Donald B. Gueiss and Jimmy Gueiss; and sisters, Dorothy Gueiss and Lida Bensley.
Viewing will begin at 11:00AM followed by the funeral service at 1:00PM on Wednesday, September 28, at The Salvation Army, 226 Washington Street, East Stroudsburg. Majors James Gingrich and Mary Francis will officiate. Private cremation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to The East Stroudsburg Salvation Army E.D.S. Program at the above address.