Robert Francis Gerstner, 86, Guymon, Okla., died Friday, March 12, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Texas County.

He was born Sept. 23, 1923, in Hays to Alex and Emma Gerstner.

He was a career driller for Phillips 66 and other oil exploration companies. He was a U.S. Army tank driver during World War II.

Survivors include a brother, Norman Gerstner, Gilbert, Ariz.; and three sisters, Mildred Ross, Wichita, Rosemary Gerstner, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Lorrie Dunning, Atchison.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Elmhurst Cemetery, with military rites.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, 501 NW Fifth, Guymon.

A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1220 N. Quinn, Guymon.

Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.hensonnovak.com.