Robert "Bob" Leon Lane, 88, of Monticello, left this earth to join his "love" on January 18, 2024. He was born in Lafayette, IN, to Robert and Mary (Humphrey) Lane. On June 6, 1954, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Shirlee Rieg. They were married for 57 years before her death in 2011. Bob served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. Upon his return, he worked in the sheet metal trade out of Local 20 in Lafayette. Bob was also a successful Electrolux salesman for over 20 years then returned to the trades until his retirement. Along with his son, they operated a local monument business which now son, Bob, will be continuing. He was a life member of the American Legion and a life member of the AMVETS.

Surviving Bob are his two sons, Robert C (Diane) of Monticello and Randy (Paula) of Bessmer, Alabama, along with 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Sharon Galloway, of Indianapolis and Jenny Mae, of Florida.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Shirlee, his brother, George Lane of Lafayette, and his parents.

Bob had many joys in life. Along with his family, he loved traveling, NASCAR, camping, and being an adventure seeker. In his younger days he raced snowmobiles, ziplined at 78, parachuted at 80, and white water rafted at 82. Bob's ornery smile and laugh will be missed by many. 

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 2nd, from 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. with a celebration of life service being conducted at 1:00p.m. Burial will follow at the I.O.O.F. Riverview cemetery of Monticello, Indiana. 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be given to the Monticello Fire Department.