LAW, James 'Bob' Robert 1923 - 2014

LAW, VAWTER, STOKESBARY, BAKER, KLUSEMAN, SALIGER, HAMLIN

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 11/2/2017 at 22:54:18

James “Bob” Robert Law, 90, 9643 315th St., Clear Lake, IA, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, IA.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave N., 11:00 AM Monday, January 20, 2014 with Reverend Bernie Colorado officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, and then one hour prior to the service at the church. Following the visitation his body will be cremated.

Military Honors will be provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Inurnment will be at Lincoln Township Cemetery, Hanlontown, IA. Memorials may be given in Memory of James R. Law.

Bob was born July 1, 1923 in Mason City, IA, the son of James Garfield and Vera (Vawter) Law. He attended country school and Hanlontown High School. Following high school, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII and served in the Pacific Theater.

Bob married Ruth Stokesbary September 9, 1950 in Garner, IA. and enjoyed 63 years together. After the service, he came home to farm.

Bob was a lifelong farmer. He farmed the Century Farm his grandfather homesteaded in 1863. In 2013 the farm was recognized as a 150 Year Heritage Farm Award. Family was important to him and he loved having his children and families live close to him. Bob retired from farming in 1985. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger days and enjoyed having his private plane pilot license.

Bob loved music. He said it was his therapy to play the guitar with the dance bands, Hal’s Ramblers and Char’s Band. Many North Iowan’s enjoyed their music in dance halls, the 4th of July parades, and later assisted living and nursing homes. He played for 50 years with his last performance being Dec. 24, 2013. He learned early to play by ear.

Bob was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, VFW Post 733, Mason City, and was a Lincoln Township Trustee.

Bob is survived by his wife Ruth Law, Clear Lake, IA; son Randy (Leslie) Law, Clear Lake, IA and daughter Patti (Denny) Baker, Clear Lake, IA; six grandchildren Zachary (Dominique) Law, Clear Lake, IA, Quincy Law, Lafayette, IN, Cameron Law, Clear Lake, IA, Jeremy (special friend Rosalie) Baker, Troutman, NC, Jacob Baker and Rebecca Baker, Clear Lake, IA.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents James G. Law, Vera and Frank Kluseman, brother Eldon G. Law, half-sister Charlotte Saliger, Sandy Hamlin and half-brother Dale Kluseman.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428 (641)357-2193 ColonialChapels.com