Robert G. Lagestee, Sr.

Robert "Bob" G. Lagestee, Sr., age 75, of Crete, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 15, 2018. Beloved husband for 52 years of his adored wife, the late Sharon K. Lagestee, nee Sikma. Devoted father of Kristine (James) Ravesloot, Robert (Rachel) Lagestee, Jr., Paul (Dyan) Lagestee, and Kathleen (Joseph) Neumeyer. Proud grandfather of Robert Lagestee III, Sarah (Austin) Bol, Kelsie, Devin, Daniel, Abigail, Matthew, Edward Lagestee and Joseph Jr., Kristine, and Seth Neumeyer; Great grand-father of Grayson and Asher Bol. Dear brother of John (Evelyn) Lagestee, Sr., the late James (Joyce) Lagestee, and the late Willis (Nancy) Lagestee. Also preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mary Lagestee. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2018 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer IN. Funeral service, Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Reformed Church, 16248 South Park Ave., South Holland, IL, with Rev. Dr. Cornelis Venema officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery- Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services, 13020 S. Central Ave., Palos Heights, IL. Bob was an assistant church organist since his youth at the First Christian Reformed Church of South Holland, IL. He worshipped the Lord through music and  found solace in Him as he immersed himself in the depth and beauty of church music and hymns. He was a member of the organ building committees for the Ozinga Chapel organ at Trinity Christian College and for the expansion of the pipe organ at First CRC. For 25 years Bob & Sharon were known for their Christmas carol hymn sings where they welcomed many hundreds of people to their home each Christmas season. Bob deeply loved his wife and children, as they loved him. His children are forever thankful to God for the gift of such wonderful parents. Bob will be remembered and missed by many friends and family who shared with him and Sharon a rich life of work, friendship, fellowship, and great memories. He was a partner with his family in Walt's Food Centers where he enjoyed a lifetime of work using his God-given gifts.