Robert C. "Bob" LaVigne

Robert C. "Bob" LaVigne, 85, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away on February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 23, 1939, in Genoa, OH, to the late Leo and Bernadine Reinemeyer LaVigne. Robert dedicated 61 years of his life to working as a store manager for Kroger, Winn Dixie, and Walmart.

He met the love of his life, Marge, at a school dance at Cardinal Stritch High School in Toledo, OH, and their shared love of dancing continued throughout their 47 years of marriage. Robert was a devoted member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Elyria, OH, and attended the Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine in Orlando, FL.

Robert was active in sports, playing baseball and softball. He was also an avid bowler in leagues in Ohio and Florida. Hobbies were cross-stitch, reading, gin rummy, and puzzle games.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents; wife, of 47 years Marge LaVigne; brother, Richard LaVigne; grandson Kristopher LaVigne; brother-in-law, Richard Kroetz. He is survived by sons, Jeffery (Deborah) LaVigne of Ohio, Michael (Cheri) LaVigne of Florida, Lawrence LaVigne of Florida, and James (Melinda) LaVigne of Ohio; daughters, Laurie (Dan) Arroyo of Ohio and Lisa (Alan) Mahilo of Ohio; sisters, Bernadette Kroetz of Kentucky and Elizabeth (John) Buehrer of Ohio; fourteen grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 am until the service at 12:00 pm, all at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Haines City. Final resting place will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Haines City, FL.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.

A celebration of life will be held in Ohio at a later date.