Robert Wayne “Bob” Laws
Robert Wayne “Bob” Laws, age 59, of Quincy, died on Sunday, April 14, 2013 in his home. He was born on February 23, 1954 in Quincy, a son of William T. & Mary Louise (O’Connor) Laws. He married Debbie Kerkhoff in St. Peter Catholic Church on July 17, 1971 and she survives.
Bob was a certified public accountant working for over 25 years at Gray Hunter Stenn, and later at Gardner Denver, and most recently Arnold, Behrens, Nesbit & Gray.
He was a 1972 graduate of Quincy Christian Brothers High School and a 1976 graduate of Quincy College.
He was a member of the Church of St. Peter.
Bob’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren. He had a love for sports and passion for golf. He thoroughly enjoyed sporting events especially QND & QU athletics.
He is survived by daughters, Jennifer Lynn Harvey and her husband Alan of Quincy, Barbara Ann Gramke and her husband Rob of Edwardsville, IL and Susan Marie Peters and her husband Bo of Quincy; six grandchildren, Kyle Thomas Gramke of Lakewood, CO, Connor Robert Gramke of Edwardsville, IL, and Hannah Claire, Madelyn Marie, Elizabeth Kathryn & Lauryn Cecilia Peters, all of Quincy; brothers, Jack (Rhonda Gray) Laws, Don Laws, Bill (Joan) Laws and Jerry Laws; a sister, Diann (John) Aden; and a sister-in-law, Linda Laws.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Dave Laws, and a sister-in-law, Julie Laws.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter by Msgr. Leo Enlow. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Quincy Notre Dame girls and boys athletics.
Barb I am so terribly sorry to hear about the death of your father. Please call or text me when you can. If it is not yet possible to take your dad’s death one day at a time then try a half of a day or even an hour. This helped me so much. deb It is Tuesday April 23rd and I just got the word.
Barbie & family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You all have our deepest condolences. Sorry I couldn’t stand in line to give my condolences personally. Always enjoyed seeing Bob at Westview – he always had a smile on his face and a warm greeting to give.
Mike & Flo
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Bob so loved his family and you truly came first. Bob was a great person and we enjoyed working with him. He will be missed. Jk and I will out of town and unable to attend the services but are thinking of you all.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Due to my health problems I will be unable to make it to the visitation or funeral, but I want you to know that you are in our prayers. Bob was such a great guy and I don’t think he ever knew a stranger. He will be greatly missed by family and all of his friends. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you in your time of sorrow and the coming days as you all adjust to Bob not being there.
Debbie, Jennifer, Barbie, and Susan:
I was shocked and saddened to hear about your husband and father. I was Blessed at QND to witness firsthand the gift that the Laws’ family gave to Quincy. I will pray that HE gives all of you the strength you need to get through these difficult times, but also the gift of wonderful memories in each day moving forward. God Bless.
Lonny
Jennifer and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father! May God, family, and friends bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
What a wonderful man! He always had a smile on and loved watching the kids play sports! Love you all, praying for your family. May God put a sheet of peace and presence over your family in this difficult time. xoxoxo
I too have lost my husband and classmate of Bob Laws in November. Greg Gagnon. Massive Heart attack also.. Greg and I attended that 40 class reunion and talked to Bob at length. Greg was so happy to see all his old classmates in one spot. Hard to believe they are both gone so young. Prayers to the family as this is not a easy process.
Karen Gagnon
Julie and I are so very sorry for you loss. Bob was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. God bless you all in your time of sorrow. Debby Stark & Julie Laws
I truely am so sorry for your loss,Bob was so special to take time to come see all the grand kids play their games whereever they were. He would travel far and wide to see them, always said hello and just a joy to be around…he will be missed but not forgotten TB
I was privileged to work with Bob at ABNG, he had a great sense of humor and was a lot of fun to work with. It was clear to see that his grandkids were his pride and joy � he was so proud of them and always talked about what wonderful kids they are and how much he loved watching them play their many sports. There is no doubt in my mind that he will be looking down on them everyday and will be rooting for them in every game they play! My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to his family.
More sorry than you will ever know that we cannot be with you. Bob was the kind of guy that you just want to be with. Will always remember him fondly.