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Robert D. Laughlin

May 7, 1934 — August 5, 2023

Robert D. Laughlin

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Robert D. Laughlin, age 89, of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born on May 71934 in Denver, CO to Harlan and Lillian LaughlinHe was a US Army veteran. Bob was united in marriage on March 26, 1983, to Ethel Field. He worked many years for Whirlpool Corp. in various sales and management positions, including Branch Manager in Chicago and Kansas City.  Bob loved sportsgolfing, football and loved the Denver Broncos where he even worked as a statistician. He enjoyed reminiscing over his many travels to numerous countries. 

Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ethel Laughlin; children, Michael (Michelle) Laughlin, Mark Laughlin, Susan Heartso, David (Melissa) Laughlin, Bill (Jennifer) Laughlin and Christina (Jeff) Wiencek; enough grandchildren and great-grandchildren to fill a bus; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Laughlin.

Visitation will be held on Thursday August 10, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington St. and Main)West Chicago. A service will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment private in Colorado. 

For information 630-231-0060 or www.norrissegertfh.com

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Visitation

Thursday, August 10, 2023

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services

132 Fremont St, West Chicago, IL 60185

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Funeral Service

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Starts at 7:30 pm (Central time)

Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services

132 Fremont St, West Chicago, IL 60185

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