Robert LaGrange

ROBERT J. LAGRANGE

Amana

Robert J. LaGrange, 76, of Amana, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway, with Father Craig Steimel officiating. Burial will take place at Lenox Cemetery, Norway. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Michael's Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice or a charity of choice. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com.

Robert was born July 11, 1941, on the family farm west of Marengo, Iowa, to Joseph and Irene (Plotz) LaGrange. He attended St. Michael's Catholic School in Norway. On a cold winter day, Jan. 29, 1963, Robert married Dolores Schoenfelder in Sioux Falls, S.D., and together they raised three children. Robert worked on a farm near Rake, Iowa, before the couple moved back to eastern Iowa in 1964. While farming was Robert's main occupation, he also worked many manufacturing jobs.

Robert enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing and camping in his younger years. He also loved nature and sitting near the pond watching the birds and animals.

Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dolores LaGrange of Amana; children, Vernon (Brenda) Hartson, and Mary (Eric) Foreman, both of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Mark (Sharron) LaGrange, Cecelia (Gary) Burbach, Coletta (Don) Slezak, Ed LaGrange, Jim (Dot) LaGrange, Sydney (Karen) LaGrange, Monica Bender, Mary LaGrange and Anna (Randy) Mumm; along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Antonette Strawhorne; brother, John LaGrange; and sister, Rose LaGrange.

Arrangements are with Brosh Funeral Service of Norway.