Robert Dean La Mar

MADISON-Robert Dean La Mar, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017.  He was born on his grandfather's farm on March 4, 1919, in Marcella Township, Columbia County, Wis., to L. Jessie (Turner) and Clifford M. La Mar.  He was raised in Baraboo and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1936, and from the UW-Madison in 1940.  Robert spent five and a half years in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He spent three years in Italy and Austria as a captain in the Military Government.  Robert worked for 37 years in the claims department for the General Casualty Company in Wisconsin where he became assistant vice president.  After retirement, he drove for Zimbrick Buick for over 20 years.  Robert belonged to the Masonic Lodge, Ozaukee No. 17, Elks Lodge No. 410 and the American Legion Post No.  2930, Portage.  Robert is survived by his wife, Donna J. Brockmann-La Mar, who he happily married in March 1986, after his first wife, Marrian Petz died of cancer in 1984.  He is also survived by his son, Jeffrey C. (Wanda) La Mar of Columbus, Ga.; daughters, Judith K. La Mar of Denver, Colo., and Cynthia L. (Jon) Goerke La Mar of Mill Valley, Calif.; step-children, DeeAnn L. (Robert) Gill of La Quinta, Calif., Gary J. (Carol) Brockmann of Poynette, and Nancy L. (Bruce) Bradley of Madison; grandchildren, Travis, Brent and Brad La Mar, Amanda Bradley, and Lance and Gabe Allen; and seven great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Dorothy La Mar.  Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017.  Entombment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare.