Robert Sherman LaForte

Engaging, inquisitive, and great to be around. We were graduate student classmates at KU in the early 1960s. All of us "bunked" in one large room, and Bob (and Burt Williams) were our leaders. Bob was great at "quizzing" the rest of us. As much as anybody, he got me ready for my prelims by persuading me not to drag out the first question I got with a complicated answer because I would be digging myself into the proverbial hole. So, when I got the question, "What is a revolution?" I answered,...

Uncle Bob, always brought me joy, and made me laugh. He was always opinionated, loved his country, loved his family. He would not let you pay for anything when you were his guest. We laughed, and joked, from my childhood, through my adulthood. He was admiring my love for my dog Angus one day and said "If I come back I want to be your dog" of course he was a strong believer in our Lord Jesus Christ. But he had a way of delivering his message succinctly. Uncle Bob you will be missed, and you...

Please accept my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in God during this difficult time. "Draw close to God and God will draw close to you." (James 4:8)

My most sincere condolences to the entire LaForte family. Bob and I grew up in Frontenac and went to High School and College together. We share many fond memories. Sincerely,