Robert Lee Aumiller, 52, of LaPorte, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.
He was born June 8, 1962, in LaPorte to Loren M. and Mildred Veronica (Martin) Aumiller.
Robert was a contractor with DZ Builders in LaPorte. He was a United States Navy veteran and a member of American Legion Post 83 of LaPorte, Fraternal Order of Eagles of LaPorte and Polish Falcons Nest 564 of LaPorte. He loved to ride his Harley, fishing, canoeing, flying radio-controlled airplanes, and shooting off fireworks on the 4th of July for many years as part of the LaPorte city fireworks shows.
He is survived by two sons, Logan Lee Aumiller of Milford, IN, and Tanner Lee Aumiller of Three Rivers, MI; a granddaughter, Abigail Joy Aumiller; his mother, Veronica Aumiller of LaPorte; brothers, Mike and David Aumiller, both of LaPorte; and two best friends, Mary Sayles of Carey, OH, and Linda Plona of LaPorte.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Loren M. Aumiller, and a granddaughter, Alexia Lynne Aumiller.
A memorial visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte. Burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Robert Lee Aumiller c/o Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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