Robert Mark LaMotte, 63, of Springfield, Illinois formerly of Des Moines passed away on March 16, 2012 at his home in Springfield. Services will be 11 am Saturday, March 24, 2012 at McLaren’s Chapel with interment in Resthaven Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am Saturday.
He was born on July 24, 1948 in New Bedford, MA the son of Gerald and Emma Nan “Nancy” (Crane) LaMotte, II. Bob served for two years in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Variety Club and Ruan Center in Des Moines.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Justin) Clark of West Des Moines; son, William Eric LaMotte of Mercer, MO; three grandchildren, Logan, Samantha and Violet; one brother, Jerry (Marcia) LaMotte of St. Louis, MO and one sister, Connie (Gary) Alexander of New Sharon. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Paul and sister, Beverly.
Bob, Dad and Grandpa was a kind and gentle soul who will be greatly missed. Memorials may be directed to NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) mclarensresthavenchapel.com