Robert J. Agnew, 74, of La Porte, IN, formerly of Milam, TX, passed away February 10, 2004. Born Jan. 2, 1930 in Chicago, IL, formerly of Milam TX. Survived by children, Bonnie (Dan) Quigley of La Porte, IN, Connie (Scott) Ewing of Hoffman Estates, IL, Gwen (Joel) Miller of La Porte, IN, Laura (John) McInerney of La Porte, IN, Linda (Ed) Kleckner of Hobart, IN, John Agnew of Shreveport, LA; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Jo Devereux of White House, TX; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Isabelle Agnew, wife Barbara A. Agnew and brother Donald Agnew. Operating Engineer for the Chicago Metropolitan Sanitary District for 38 years. An avid fisherman and loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service private. Memorial contributions to V.N.A. Hospice, La Porte Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 250, La Porte, IN 46350 or La Porte County Special Olympics. Essling Funeral Home handling arrangements.
