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1946
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2020
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Robert LaPlante Obituary
Mexico Beach - Robert Edward LaPlante Jr., 74, of Mexico Beach, Florida passed away Sunday November 1st, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on September 8th, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Edward and Mary Helen (Oxley) LaPlante; two brothers, Thomas and James LaPlante, and wife Sharon (Henning) LaPlante.
Growing up in Sioux City, Bob graduated from Heelan High School in 1965. He was a United States Navy veteran and worked most of his life as a silk screen printer. Bob was a talented drummer and played in a variety of bands in his earlier years. He enjoyed spending time with friends in Mexico Beach where he found the quiet pace of life enjoyable.
Bob will be greatly missed by his surviving brother, John LaPlante (Sheree) of Sarasota, FL; sister, Julie Rains (Raymond) of Lynn Haven, FL; special friend Harriet Skundrich, along with several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Those wishing to extend condolences may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com
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Charlie Edmisten
December 20, 2023
Bob I remember we had alot of fun when we were young, I was friends with you and John and when I read your obituary a lot memories flooded into me. Bob RIP brother. Charlie Edmisten Mesa Az.
Sharon Bryant
November 4, 2020
Great Friend, Great neighbor. Rest in Peace.
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