Robert Anton Gaug

May 8, 1933 - December 29, 2018

On December 29, 2018, Robert Anton Gaug, “Bobby”, 85 years old; peacefully passed into Heaven with his family by his side. Bobby was born in Annapolis, Maryland on May 8, 1933. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton Paul Gaug and Groveen Berry Gaug. He was a beloved husband of 45 ½ years and survived by his wife, Joan Carole Gaug. A loved and devoted father to his children; Robert Thomas Gaug, “Tommy”, and his wife Robin Doreen Gaug, “Dori”; Carol Ann Gaug-Bouchal and her husband, Andrew Duncan Bouchal “Andy”; Robin Ann Gaug-Gorman and her husband Kay LeRoy Gorman. A loved and cherished Grandfather of; Robert Louis Boehm “Robbie” and his wife Sarah Ann Clemens –Boehm; Renee Lesley Gaug-Gowing and her husband Alan Vincent Gowing; Amanda Carol Boehm-Vandergriff “Mandi” and her husband John Wesley Vandergriff. A loved and treasured Great-Grandfather of Nolan Reid Gowing, Jackson Luke Gowing, Brynlee Christine Boehm and Emersyn Grace Boehm. A loving brother of Betty Ann King, Donald Paul Gaug and Anton Paul Gaug, Jr. As a child Bobby was very pleasant, always smiling and happy. He loved the working with his father and grandfather on the farm, riding his bike, swimming, fixing and tinkering with equipment that needed repairs. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was always kind to animals, and loved horses and his dogs. He was a boy scout and a 4-H member known for his care, practice and expertise in showing live-stock, especially steer/cattle. He loved family picnics and visits from his relatives from Luray Virginia. Later, as a young man, Bobby was known for his meticulous, neat, energetic and courteous mannerism. Bobby delivered firewood and eggs to homes in Washington D.C., as well drove trucks for fertilizer and grain delivery to and from Baltimore; all which were part of his family’s farm business. Bobby was a patriotic man, he loved and served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Seaman on the battleship USS Forrestal. From 1955 to1958. His duties were record keeping of take-off and landings of the ship’s planes and inspection and care of the ship’s guns. He was fortunate to see other countries of the world while serving in the Navy; he often spoke of the beauty of the sea, the architecture, cultures, landscapes and sceneries of these countries. Throughout his life Bobby was involved with crop farming including corn, soybeans, wheat, hay and tobacco-which was his favorite…NOT!!! He really hated tobacco! His instinctive knowledge of the soil, cultivation, fertilizers, nature, the environment, wildlife and conservation were remarkable. Bobby was truly a soul to earth person. Bobby drove a school bus part-time for a bus contractor for Anne Arundel County. A few years later-he bought a bus of his own. Then he bought another, then a third bus. Then 5, then 20 and before you knew it he had a fleet of 50 plus buses. He was the proud owner of Robert A. Gaug Bus Enterprises and a school bus contractor for Anne Arundel County for 50 years. He loved all his many employees and the many good times during the course of these years. Bobby loved traveling and driving his motor home around the country. He left Joan behind-at a shopping center one time- but he did go back and get her! He visited all 50 of the beautiful United States; and had many wonderful memories and stories of the trips he enjoyed so much. Even when the buffalo chased him ! His favorite things to do were talk and talk and talk some more! He loved talking with people! He loved taking rides to just about anywhere to look at farms, crops, live stock, rivers and mountains. He enjoyed his boat and riding out in the ocean to watch the dolphins and sting rays and schools of fish and just the beauty of the ocean itself in Ocean City. He loved any John Wayne or Clint Eastwood movie and Crocodile Dundee. His favorite TV shows were Roy Rogers, The Lone Ranger, Gun Smoke, All in the Family and FOX News. When his children were younger, every year he would watch Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer at Christmastime. Bobby loved spending time with all of his family; his wife, his brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, his children, grand children and finally great-grand children- running around, riding bikes, mini bikes, swinging on the swing set, screaming, laughing, playing and just being kids; seeing them going to church, youth groups, school, earning awards, graduating and getting married. He was so proud of them all. He loved cook-outs and hot dogs! As well, birthday parties and Holiday dinners…especially dessert! Apple, blueberry or pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate and coffee… no sugar added of course! Funny sayings: “What’s happening ? Oh Lord. Ya’ dummy. Don’t be acting like a Cabbage Head, That ain’t fit for a dog! TERRIBLE!...just terrible I’m telling you. People are just CRAZY these days. Let me think about that for a minute. I just don’t what the world is coming to. You don’t know what you’re talking about. Oh Lord !...that smells like a billy goat! Why are you so hard-headed?” We can all live by his lessons in life; be honest, steadfast and have integrity. Take pride in what you do. Always be a true friend. Go to church. Always say I love you. His love, kindness, funny sayings and gentle ways and all of the amazing times spent together will be so much remembered and deeply missed. His quiet voice will be heard in our hearts forever. Thank you for visiting and caring. A Celebration of Life will be held for Bobby at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to: John and Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House 3675 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, Maryland 20776 Or Robert Anton Gaug Anne Arundel Medical Center 2001 Medical Parkway Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Or Crofton Care & Rehabilitation Center 2131 Davidsonville Road Crofton, Maryland 21114 Or Baltimore Washington Medical Center 301 Hospital Drive Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061 In honor of Robert Anton Gaug. Sincerely, The Gaug Family