Robert R. LaJoie, 87, of Superior, died Thursday, November 01, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth.

He was born August 3, 1925 in Superior, son of Dewey and Jeannette LaJoie.

Robert proudly served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon.

On October 20, 1962, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Superior, Robert LoJoie and Lorraine VanDamme were united in marriage.

Bob worked many years as a grain miller for Harvest States.

He was a former member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He enjoyed working crossword puzzles and bowling.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and 4 brothers, Walter, Dewey, Rudy and Richard LaJoie.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Lorraine; sons, Steve (Donna) LaJoie, Bullhead City, AZ, and David LaJoie, Superior; 4 sisters, Beverly DeGraef, Judy (Richard) Coda, Donna Dodge and Patricia Marshall, all of Superior; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2 to the 3 p.m. service Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th Street, Superior. Reverend Fr. Lee Flaherty will officiate. Military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post # 435.

Inurnment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Superior, at a later date.