Robert C. Scott, 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 10th, 2024, at Northwest Health-La Porte.

 

He was born June 26th, 1944, in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Charles Scott and Kathleen (Heisler) Scott.

 

Robert spent much of his life in La Porte, working for 35 years at Berkel as a Machinist, then moving to Columbus, Ohio for 15 years to work as a foreman at Eagle Crest, where he retired. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Crisis. On October 8th, 1977, in La Porte, Robert married the love of his life, Carol Delonis, and together they raised their three daughters.  He took the family camping every year and taught them his favorite things, like fishing and riding motorcycles, boating, and water skiing. Robert enjoyed cruising on his golf cart, and had a wonderful vegetable garden, growing a tomato as large as a dinner plate. Robert was a member of the PRCU, the PNA, the American Legion Post 83 in La Porte, and the VFW Post 4044 in Columbus. His family and friends were his life, and every year he would throw a big fish fry and cook out and invite everyone. He never met a stranger that didn't become a friend and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

 

He is survived by his wife of over 46 years, Carol, his three daughters, Debbie Whickcar of Valparaiso, IN, Dawn "Sissy" (Brian) Blackman of La Porte, IN, Diane (John) Lambert of Dublin, OH; brother, Larry (Patricia) Scott of La Porte, IN; four grandchildren, Cory (Diane) Whickcar, Addison Lambert, Amelia Lambert, Ainsley Lambert and great-grandchild, Chase Whickcar.

 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law, Norma Jean Grinstead; son, Bobby Scott and grandchildren, Christopher Whickcar and Adeline Lambert.

 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends for a viewing on Friday, March 15th, 2024, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., with military honors rendered at 4:00 p.m. Cremation will take place.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in the care of Haverstock Funeral Home.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.