Roderick "Bob" Laxen, 80, of  Tampa passed away on September 27, 2011 at Volusia/Flagler Hospice in Orange City, FL. Bob was born in Winsted, MN., came here in 1956 to MacDill Air Force Base andhe worked as an electrician for TECO until his retirement in 1990. He served in the USAF during the Korean War and was a member of Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church for 55 years. One of his favorite things to do was watch the Bucs with his favorite nephew, Patrick. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Patricia; Bob is survived by his son, John Laxen (wife Mary) of Houston,Tx; daughter, Debra Wright (husband Tim) of Deltona, FL; grandchildren, Cory Laxen of Houston,Tx and Shane Laxen of Houston,Tx;great grandchildren, Brayden Laxen of Houston,Tx, Bailey Laxen of Houston,Tx; sisters, Mary Ann Laxen of East Grand Forks, MN, Judy Laxen of Mill Valley,CA and Janice Mortenson of San Francisco,CA; brother, Jack Laxen of St. Charles, MOand many neices, grandneices and grandnephews.
Bob was a devoted husband and father, and his contagious laugh and wonderful sense of humor will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is at peace with the Lord. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

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