Wayzata, Minnesota
Age 78, of West St. Paul Died April 15, 2011 Survived by wife of 55 years, Betty; daughters, Lizabeth (David) Halsted, and Nancy Lauritsen; grandchildren, Phillip, Anne, and Harriet; brother, Charles (Inger) Lauritsen. Memorial Service 1:00 PM Friday at ST. STEPHEN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1575...
Read MoreBetty and Family,
Bob was a pioneer in the field of hearing loss and a leader for both professionals and students. I will always treasure his guidance and support. TVI student, 1981; Interpreter, '82-'86; Prep Program, '86-'96
Liz Brown
May 07, 2020 | St. Paul, MN
I knew Bob and Robert. Bob was my God Father. I missed seeing you last year be-cause I want to talk about the past. Well you are gone now. Thank Robert for trying to help with a big problem I had.
Dennis E Miller
October 11, 2011 | Jacksonville, FL
Hello Betty and Family,
My thoughts go out to you -- He offered hope, guidance, and the start to a useful career to so many of us over the years.
TVI Student 1972 and Interpreter/Notetaker,
Susan (Morgan) Arneson, Titusville, Florida
Susan Arneson
May 03, 2011 | Titusville, FL
Betty & Family,
Bob is a great and finest mentor & pioneer with deaf program. He's very good peer with me. I sorely missed him.
Eric TVI Student '81-'83
April 27, 2011
Betty & Family, I worked with Bob for many years in Vocational Rehabilitation. He was a dedicated leader. The deaf community has lost a true friend and one of it''s finest pioneers.
Vern Schultz
April 23, 2011
I remember Mr Lauritsen listening to opera, to the NY Metropolitan Opera. A lovely man and a beautiful family. My deep condolences to you all.
Barbara Zimmerman
April 21, 2011
When I arrived in Minnesota decades ago, The most important advice I received was to listen and learn from Bob Lauritsen. Through the years he has been the advisor, the mentor, the teacher whom I have relied on for guidance and support. I will miss Bob' s friendship, knowledge and advocacy, as well as advice on my golf swing.
Susan Rose
April 21, 2011 | St. Paul, MN
Bob was a leader and pioneer in the field. He was a leader and a instrumental in the establishment of ADARA. The history he wrote is depicted on the ADARA web site and we will be recognizing him in the next newsletter. We will all miss Bob very much.
Debra Guthmann, St. Paul, Minnesota, Auburn, California
Deb Guthmann
April 20, 2011 | Auburn, CA
I had the pleasure of meeting Bob twice, as a grad student, and as current Director of PEPNet-Midwest. He was a gentle, compassionate man who believed "deaf people can", and had great words of advice for up and coming professionals. You will be missed, thank you for everything.
Elise Knopf
April 20, 2011 | Saint Paul, MN
