Robert C. 'Bob' LaVigne

Robert C. 'Bob' LaVigne, 85, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 23, 1939, in Genoa, Ohio, 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, Ohio, 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, Ohio, and attended the Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine in Orlando, Florida. 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; and 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 twelve great-grandchildren. 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 on July 20, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Beaver Creek Reservation, 913 North Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001.