Bob was an Air Force veteran of the Korean war and he retired from Ridgeway Distributors. Bob and his wife Norma have lived in old Louisville for 25 years and Bob was an enthusiastic volunteer and a neighborhood activist.
Bob is survived by his wife, Norma Laufer; two children, Lisa B. Laufer and Robert N. Laufer (Tim Gribas); three stepchildren, Brenda Runner, Stacy Forster (John) and Steven Walker (Jennifer). Bob is also survived by five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Bob’s Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday 10:30 a.m. at the Christ Church Cathedral, 421 South Second St. and will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until service time with interment to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Kentucky Humane Society and Hosparus of Louisville.
