Robert “Bob” Michael Montgomery was born on August 14, 1946, in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, to the late Col. John J. Montgomery and Sgt. Elizabeth C. Mahoney Montgomery. He passed away on June 20, 2026, in Ocala, Florida, after a brave fight against Parkinson’s, lung cancer, and complications from a recent fall.
Bob is survived by Charmaine Antunovich Montgomery, his loving wife of 48 years; son Sean Montgomery and beloved grandson Tavin Montgomery; step-children Jennifer Beasley, Steve Ellis, and Richard Ellis; brothers-in-law Ron Antunovich and David Antunovich; and many grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Betty Montgomery; brother-in-law John Antunovich; and his precious dog Buddy.
Born into a dedicated military family, Bob spent his childhood in England, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, New York, and Colorado. He graduated from Wasson Senior High School in 1965, in Colorado Springs. He joined the U.S. Army in 1966, completed basic training, and attended Field Artillery Officer Candidate School, where he was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant. He served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, where he received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star.
Following his military service, Bob attended Huron College in South Dakota, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business and Political Science. He went on to work as an optician and substitute teacher in Colorado, where he met his wife, Charmaine. He later earned a master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Colorado State University before moving to Miami for a job opportunity that ultimately fell through after Hurricane Andrew made landfall just weeks after their arrival. They then moved to Lakeport and then Clewiston, where Bob taught Business Education at Moore Haven High School. After retirement, Bob and Charmaine spent several years living in Mexico before returning to Colorado and later Florida.
Those who knew Bob will remember him as a kind, humble, and devoted man. He met every challenge with determination and quiet resilience. Whether serving his country, teaching his students, or helping those around him, he believed in treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Above all, Bob was a man of quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and deep compassion. His strength was measured not only by the medals he earned, but by the character he showed every day. He leaves behind a legacy of service, kindness, perseverance, and love. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.