Service Details
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, December 28TH at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers memorials have been suggested to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38103.
Robert J. LaSalle, 82, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born in Chicago, IL, on December 8, 1940, the son of the late James and Helen (nee: Wodianski) LaSalle.
Robert graduated from the University of Illinois, majoring in education and minoring in aviation. On August 28, 1965, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dover, he was united in marriage to Jean M. Izydorek. Robert was a corporate pilot for the Altria Corporation, formerly Philip Morris Co., for over 30 years, where he flew executives for Miller Brewing Company and the Kraft Corporation. He retired in 2002. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, where he helped with the Meals Program, and volunteered for the American Red Cross and the USO. Next to his family, his passion for flying was his greatest love. He helped build and flew an ultralight aircraft, which he owned for more than 15 years.
Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Jean; their daughter, Robin LaSalle, of Allentown, PA; two granddaughters, Lindsay Phillips and Taylor Phillips. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his younger brother, Russell. The family would also like to acknowledge all of the extended family, including brother-in-law sister-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and coworkers that touched Robert’s life through the years.
Laura and Dan Jensen says
Prayers with you Jean and Robin during this difficult time. We wish we could be there for the service. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you!
James Grange says
I met Bob in High School. We hung around Bob Lukaz’s basement along with Larry Revolinski, Louis Malowski, and Bob Slezewski
Bob invited me to join him on a Flying vacation in Australia in 2004
Bob organized a reunion of “The Basement boys” in 2008 at Disney Orlando
We had such a good time we met in Las Vegas and Tucson in later years.
Bob kept the Basement Boy’s in touch and we will miss him.
Jack and Nancy Schliesmann says
Jean, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Blaine and Mary Peterson says
Jean, Robin and family. We send our sympathy on the passing of Bob. We always enjoyed our time we shared with him. He will be missed, so glad he walked thru our path of life.
Gary Eckmann says
I enjoyed many roadside talks with Bob.
Wishing you tailwinds and blue skies on you journey home.
Gary and Jet.
Anonymous says
Jean – sending you love and hugs–Bob was an amazing man and we were lucky to have him in our lives–Karen Benedict
Karen Benedict says
Jean – love and hugs to you–Bob was an amazing man and will be missed
Joan Tobias says
Take care of yourself Jean. love, Joan
Elaine and Casper Menes says
We wish to extend our condolences to Jean and Robin. May the joy and love Bob brought into all the lives he touched bring you comfort at this sorrowful time. Your family will be in our prayers.
Phil and Anne Duffy says
Jean, I just found Bob’s obituary tonight. I’m so sorry I missed the service.
Bob was a great friend, a good mentor to me and outstanding pilot.
Many hugs to to and your family.
We will be sending a donation to St Jude’s in his name.
Phil and Anne
Phil and Anne
Cal and JoAnne says
Cal and JoAnne Brockmann
Your have are deepest sympathies Jean . Bob was a great friend I enjoyed working with him in all our years together, at our Aviation Department, at the Milwaukee airport.
We also will make our 2023 donation to St. Judes, in Bob’s Memory.
Much love to you and your family. God’s peace be with you.
Cal and JoAnne Brockmann says
You have our deepest sympathies, Jean. Bob was a great friend and I enjoyed working with him in all our years at our aviation deparptment, at the milwaukee airport.
His love for aviation was a common bond with everyone he came in contact with, in our corporate flight department.
He love for others will truely be missed.
God’s peace be with you and your family.
Ca l and JoAnne