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Name:	Robert R. Laux (Nickname = Bob)
Spouse:	Laura L. Brown Laux
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	DECEASED 2015,
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Class of	1961	Attended from through
Graduated Here?	Yes
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Birthdate:	September 4, 1943
Date of Death:	April 17, 2015

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Notes:	Robert "Bob" Roman Laux, 71, of Roanoke, Indiana died April 17, 2015 after a farming accident involving a tractor off of Keiser Road in Whitley County. Born September 4, 1943 in Huntington, he was the son of Robert A. and Pauline (Schuman) Laux. Bob graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1961. One June 6, 1964, he married Laura Lee Brown. He worked 31 years for BF Goodrich, retiring in 1993 and then worked 15 years for the State Highway Department. Throughout his life though, Bob was a dedicated farmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Laura Laux, their five children, Robert (Rhonda) Laux of Columbia City, Randall (Debra) Laux of Columbia City, Rita (Dan) Dailey of Columbia City, Kenneth (Diana) Laux of Columbia City and Joseph (Jessica) Laux of South Whitley; his four siblings, Charlie (Sherri) Laux of Ashley, Susie (Robert) Hudson of Ft. Wayne, John (Joanne) Laux of Brookfield, Wisc., and Judy (Rod) Powell of Ft. Wayne; 15 grandchildren, Brad, Rachel ,Brittney ,Derek Hauck, Jenna Shenefield ,Dezer-Ray, Sam ,Rebecca, Kyle, Brooke, JoLyn, Kaleb, Brianna, Kameron, and Jackson; and three great-grandchildren, Kiera, Kallie, and a great-grandson on the way. Bob was preceded in death by both of his parents; infant daughter, Deborah Jean Laux; and infant grandson, Matthew James Dailey. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 2 to 8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association. To view Bob's life story or to send the family condolences, visit www.demoneygrimes.com.

Last Updated:	04-19-2015		Alumni ID:	13699

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