"Bobs Family, Our prayers are with you.Bob was a great person to our comm. and a good friend and company to our dad, Bob over many years of there life of growing up.Bob visit our dad,joke and laugh threw there illness.We thank him for that happiness he gave our dad.They are in heaven together still laughing.Peace be with you."
In loving memory of
Robert W. "Red" Lane, Sr.
March 23, 1936 - September 1, 2012
Robert W. "Red" Lane, 76, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Saturday evening, September 1, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.
A celebration of Robert's life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 5, 2012, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Robert W. "Red" Lane was born on March 23, 1936 in Davenport, Iowa, to Leo and Florence (Kinley) Lane. He grew up in Maquoketa and graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1954 where he was active in football, basketball and track. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1955 until receiving his honorable discharge in 1957. He married Jacqualine Ann "Jackie" Lancaster on April 14, 1962 in Maquoketa, Iowa. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2004.
"Red" had worked at gas station's during high school and then drove cattle trucks for a short time. After his discharge from the military "Red" worked for the Savanna Army Depot for over 20 years retiring as Assistant Fire Chief. He then worked at Bob's Auto Sales in Maquoketa for a few years and lastly for Precision Metal Works in Maquoketa as a truck driver.
"Red" had been a member of the Maquoketa Fire Department for over 45 years, serving as Assistant Fire Chief for several years. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Bears and Hawkeyes, Nascar Racing and going to the local stock car races.
"Red" is survived by his sons, Robert, Jr. "Bob" (Deb) Lane of Maquoketa, IA, and Kenneth "Ken" (Traci) Lane of Maquoketa, IA; 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Kristin and Ali; 1 step-grandchild, Ryne; and 2 step-great-grandchildren, Jayden and Rylan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Robert W. "Red" Lane memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"The Children of Jack and Dorothy Lane Hafner send our deepest sympathy to "Red"'s Family in Maquoketa. My Mom (Dorothy) was "Red's" first cousin. I was born in Maquoketa and always enjoy visiting. I am one of ten children and half of us live in Jonesboro, Arkansas. We didn't make it to the Lane Reunion this summer in Delmar but we enjoyed attending in the summer of 2010. I enjoyed reading the memories of Red on this website. Love to all our Family in Iowa!"
"To Kenny, Bob and the Lane families, Are deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have many good memories of both your father and your mother. They were two very special people. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. "
"To the Lane Family,
Just to let you know you have our deepest sympathy.
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"So sorry to hear of Red's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."
"Uncle Bob..You were a man that I always looked up to as you were a man of your word and always kind to a nephew who took up some of your time on my rare visits. I thank you for all the family history you passed on to me, and some great places to eat. I will miss our visits. Say HI to the rest of the clan and God Bless you. Bobby, Kenny. You two take care and remember your Dad with a smile.He was his own man and lived as he wanted. Love to all of you."
"I remember enjoying Thanksgiving at Bobby and Jackie's house when I was a little girl, My condolences to your family. Patty (Langbehn) Gerrond (Frances Lane's daughter)"
"Bob, Kenny Lane families so sorry to hear about Red, we had some good times together when I lived on the corner of North 5th and Quarry, we had some good block parties. Red will be missed. Your in our thoughts and prayers."
"Bob, Kenny & the Lane family. Sorry to hear of Red's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. He will be missed by all that new him."
"Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. "
"To all of Red's loved ones . . . .so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you celebrate the life of your dad, father-in-law, grandpa. Peace be with you all."
"I remember Red from the fire department. He was great to work with and always was such an upbeat person and willing to help. My sympathies to the family."
"So very sorry to hear of Red's passing. "
"I was fortunate to have lived one block from Red and attended school with him from elementary school through high school graduation in 1954. He was a friend to everyone and highly respected by all. He had some exceptional talents which often surprised people. Among them were his skills in athletics, particularly track and football, and his knowledge of auto mechanics. During our high school years he often worked at the local Phillips 66 station which made it the place to go for the rest of us when we needed automobile service. Red was special in that he would come to the aid of anyone needing help if he possibly could. Strong evidence of that was his many years service on the local fire department. He was a best friend throughout my life and we continued to correspond off and on, especially the last few years as he addressed some health issues. I know he is now reunited with Jackie and that will bring him great peace and comfort as life was never the same for him after losing her. In my view it was people like Red that made the Maquoketa High School Class of 1954 seem so special to those of us who were privileged to be in that group. Red will be greatly missed by all of us."
"There is only comfort in knowing you are with Jackie and there is no more pain. I will miss your unique laugh/giggle, long talks, your warning me about problems in our neighborhood, the sound of your comforting and understanding voice, all the advice you gave me from your heart and especially those wonderful hugs and hearing you say, "I love you". Rest In Peace my wonderful friend."
"So sorry to hear of your lost. I know Red and Jackie are hugging each other now. God bless the Lane family."
"To the Lane family my deepest sympathy He lovedl life and was a friend to all he met. "
"Our deepest sympathy to the family RED will be missed dearly He was not only a devoted Fireman but also loved his family very much. He was a mentor to lots of his fellow firemen.Rest in peace Red "