Richard Lauber, loving brother, husband, father and grandfather passed away on October 3, 2021. Richard was born to Fritz and Laverne Lauber in Wheaton, Minnesota in1943 and lived in Matlacha, Florida.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Beverly Lauber and son Shane Lauber (**see below). He is survived by his sister Lula Bell (Michael), his daughter Nicole Lauber McQuade and his loving grandchildren Alexis, Brendon, Madison and Haydon.
Dad was a great singer, dancer and story teller. He was a great employer, friend, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He joined the Navy in 196. He met my mother in Texas on New Year’s Eve 1962, were engaged on Valentine’s Day 1963 and married that same April. They shared over 52 glorious years together.
They started their married life in Texas where he became an honorary Texan. Texas would always be in his heart. On a trip to Minnesota, he took a chance and ended up starting a new job in a restaurant named Embers. There he volunteered in the Optimist Club, Rotary Club and many other charity organizations in St Cloud along with my mom. He had a magnetic personality and together they were able to start a wonderful business together. Later they moved to Florida to sail on the open waters and start their own restaurant business.
He was the proud owner of the Mariner's Inn on Marinatown Lane in North Fort Myers and eventually Sandy Hook Fish and Rib House in Matlacha Florida. He was a hardworking man fixing, repairing and building almost everything he could. He was loved by his employees.
He and Mom later joined the Royal Palm Yacht Club where he quickly become Commodore with his "First Mate For Life". They were able to cruise the seas until my mom became ill. At that point they became landlubbers and helped to raise their wonderful grandchildren. Eventually, he took on the role of caretaker and supporter of my mom until her passing in December of 2015.
After her passing, Dad was diagnosed with Lewi Body Dementia. It is a significantly cruel form of dementia. He continued a great life traveling with my brother and his family and my family as well.
Eventually traveling became difficult and he started a life in an assisted living community where he gained many new friends. Sadly, Covid caused many issues and eventually he was brought back home to my house where he lived out his last days. There we were able to continue the tradition of having my boys say their nightly prayers and snuggling with him up until his final day.
Dad passed away surrounded by his sister and me and his grandsons singing Jesus loves me which has sadly become a tradition in my family.
He is now resting with my mom and brother in the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
**For those who were not aware, my brother Shane Lauber recently passed away on July 25th. His life was cut short by bile duct cancer. He is survived by his beautiful daughters Alexis and Madison along with Jamie and her son Matthew.
We will be honoring my brother during my father's funeral. Dad's viewing will be held on Friday, October 15th from 6-8pm at Coral Ridge Funeral Home on Pine Island Rd. Masks are optional. You may visit their website for more information.
The services will be held at Pine Island Methodist Church in the center of Pine Island on Saturday, October, 16th at 10am. Masks are requested by the church. The service will also be available to watch on the church's Facebook page.
"Born in Minnesota. Heart in Texas!"
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lewi Body Dementia Association at www.LBDA.org in the name of Richard Lauber or in the name of both Richard and Shane Lauber to either Hope Hospice or Pine Island United Methodist Church.
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