Col. Robert W. McLaughlin's obituary , Passed away on December 30, 2025 in Austin, Texas

Col. Robert W. McLaughlin

September 1, 1936 - December 30, 2025 (89 years old)

Austin, Texas

Col. Robert W. McLaughlin's obituary , Passed away on December 30, 2025 in Austin, Texas

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Col. Robert W. McLaughlin

September 1, 1936 - December 30, 2025 (89 years old)

Austin, Texas

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Robert W. McLaughlin Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert W. McLaughlin of Austin, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on December 30, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert W. McLaughlin to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew William McLaughlin and Helen May McLaughlin (Heron); his son Robert William McLaughlin, Jr.; and his brothers, John, Donald and Raymond (Nancy Caryol Parsons).

He is survived by: his daughters, Barbara Stephens (Robert) of Peachtree City, GA, Robin O'Connor (Jim) of Austin, TX and Dana Tripoli of Pensacola, FL; his brother Gerald McLaughlin (Marianne); his grandchildren, Sarah Wilbrandt, Rachel Stephens, Amanda Macon, Zachery Tripoli, Patrick O'Connor, Michael O'Connor and Timothy O'Connor; and his great grandchildren, Eleanor, AnneMarie, Luke Wilbrandt, Olivia, McCarron Macon and Brayden Tripoli.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory



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301 S County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822-9712

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