Robert Eugene Ladner

Robert Eugene Ladner, age 81, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Thursday evening, April 7, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness.  He is survived by his wife, Lisa Ladner.

Born on December 16, 1940, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Robert was the son of the late Neville Ladner and the late Marie Helen Ladner.  He enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy, followed by the Navy Reserve.  Robert began his law enforcement career as a police officer in Norfolk, Virginia, and later transferred to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he continued police work for many years.  Robert earned a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice at Loyola University in New Orleans and later a Masters at the University of Southern Mississippi.  After relocating to Lawrenceburg, TN, he worked as a real estate agent and auctioneer for Jerry Cash Reality.  Robert later worked as a DJ for WLX in Lexington, AL.  He married Lisa White Ladner on May 14, 1984, and owned Lawrenceburg Video for fifteen years before he retired.

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his children:  Robin (Ray) Carr of Lawrenceburg, Bert (Betsy) Ladner of Lawrenceburg and Jeanette Dillenbeck of Lawrenceburg.  Grandchildren:  Trey Carr, Rachel (Joseph) Del Frate, Nick Ladner, Amanda Ladner, Caitlin Dillenbeck and Vincent Ladner.  Great-grandchildren:  Adaline Yocom, Jade Del Frate and Andrew Dillenbeck.

Robert is survived by several siblings:  Jeanette (Charles) Metcalf, Judy (Doug) Wilson, Danah Carner, David (Janice) Vandemark, Troy Ladner, Buck Ladner, Jennie Ladner, Patsy Erig and Gwen Ladner.

Along with his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his stepmother, Flora Ladner, his stepfather, Dan Vandemark, and a sister, Sherilyn Faye Ladner.

It was Robert’s wish to be cremated with no public services.  Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia is assisting the family with arrangements.