Charles “Bobby” Lauer II. If you had ever gotten the chance to know this man, you were genuinely blessed. In life, he was a man who had the uncommon ability to be unapologetically authentic. He always lit up a room with laughter because his humor was truly one of a kind, just like him. His smile was contagious even to the gloomiest of souls. He could make the absolute best of the worst situation in the world. For most of his life, he was a single dad of two boys, Travis and Ty Lauer, who grew up to be hardworking, outstanding men. He was the older brother of Chris and Clay Lauer who looked up to him and were beyond blessed to have him guiding and protecting them most of their lives. He was the younger, jokester brother of Rebecca Parisher who, despite all his smart remarks, he loved dearly. The world is truly a darker place without him in it. He had many nieces and nephews who he was like a father to. He adored his grand babies more than anything. Bobby was always someone you could count on, someone who truly wanted the best for everyone he loved. He created a beautiful life through his own hard work as a cowboy on the roads driving an 18-wheeler where he got the nickname “Butterbean.” He loved his Jeep, “Bonnie Blue.” He took cruises in her every chance he got. She was his happy place. In 2021, he had a stroke causing many health issues to arise including partial paralysis where he became the self-proclaimed “stroke-man.” He always made the effort to check in despite his own busy life. Whether it was a simple message or showing up unannounced in Bonnie Blue just to make your life a little more cheerful. Bobby was the life of the party, always. Losing him will hurt forever, but it’s nice knowing Heaven’s going to be a wild party with him there. Until we meet again ol’ son…