July 1, 1940 – Oct. 12, 2021
RACINE – Robert V. Lafond, 81, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.
Bob was born on July 1, 1940 in Two Rivers to the late Victor H. and Eugenie M. (née Simono) Lafond. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. On April 23, 1966, Bob married the former Georgia “Bunny” Pelton. She preceded him in death on May 31, 1999. After Bunny died, Bob met Mavis at a social event. Their friendship grew and on July 12, 2008, Bob married the former Mavis Jensen. Bob was with Walker Mfg for over 20 years. and retired from Aldrich Chemical in 2002.
Bob was a lifelong member of the Racine Yacht Club. He was very active in the Racine community. He was a member of the Racine Jaycee’s, Racine Camera Club, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Lamplighters, Salmon Unlimited and served on the board of directors of the Racine Fourth Fest. Bob loved watching and participating in the Badgers, Packers, Brewers, and Bucks games. Bob and Mavis had so much fun at Lambeau Field, Camp Randall Stadium, and the Kohl Center. Bob loved the marching band and attended the annual Badger band concerts. One of Bob’s best memories was being out in the field at Camp Randall with his grandson Cameron after Wisconsin defeated Northwestern.
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