He was born October 20, 1958 in Pekin to Carl and Anna Rae (Zuckweiler) Lauss, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Rodney Lauss and one sister, Dessie Darnell.
Surviving are one son, Brendon Lauss of Creve Coeur; two brothers, Albert Boyer of Pekin and Louis Boyer of Sunnyland and one sister, Debbie (Ronnie) Lee of Creve Coeur.
Bob worked as a yard facilitator at Altorfer Cat in East Peoria for 14 years.
He enjoyed woodworking, working in his yard, hanging with his friends and working on his truck.
His funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Steve Weber will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded following the service.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023.
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