Robert E. Laux

Robert E. Laux, 85, of Belleville, Illinois, born Thursday, December 9, 1926, in New Baden, IL, died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL .

Robert worked as a Superintendent for Peerless Enamel Co.. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Belleville Illinois and was a Korean War army veteran.  

He was preceded in death by his:

  • Wife: Rose M. Laux
  • Parents: Hubert and Fay Jorene nee Blake Laux
  • Brothers
    • Forest Laux
    • Carl Laux

Surviving are his:

  • Daughters
    • Susan (Jerry) Reece of Belleville, IL
    • Elizabeth (Burt) Baucom of Maryland Heights, MO
  • Sisters
    • Edna Bowers of Mascoutah, IL
    • Virginia Robinson of Naples, FL
  • Grandchildren
    • Jeremy (Ann) Reece
    • Kristopher (Beth) Reece
    • Joshua Baucom
  • Great-Grandchildren
    • Connor Reece
    • Andrew Reece
  • Nieces and Nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Signal Hill Neighborhood Association.

Visitation:  Friends may call from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, March 19, 2012 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral:  A funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL at 9:45 am Tuesday, March 20, 2012 for a 10:00am Mass of Christian burial at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Belleville, with Father Matthew Elie officiating.  Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, Illinois.

Condolences left for Robert E. Laux:

    Bob I am sure going to miss you! The boys will miss coming down to show Great-Grandpa their Halloween costumes...that has been one of their favorite things to do each year. I rest assured that you are at peace and thrilled to be home with Christ and together with Rose again.

    Ann Reece Belleville IL 62223