Obituaries
Dean Lawrence
March 13, 2021
Dean A Lawrence, age 88, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Norwalk Memorial Home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 30, 1932, to the late Clifford and Mosetta Lawrence in Norwalk. He was a full-time farmer until the late 70’s when he went to work for the John Deere dealership as a parts man where he worked for 45 years. He was an avid woodworker, conservationist, and model train enthusiast. He was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge Masons for over 50 years, and Eastern Stars. He was one of the original volunteers for Back to the Wild, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
He is survived by his children, Carolyn (Roscoe) Loose of Republic; grandchildren, Scott (Heather) Andres, Kaylee (Dale Garman) Lawrence, and Tara (Matt) Kluding; five great-grandchildren; and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lawrence in 2012; son, Richard Lawrence in 2017, and daughter, Ruth Ann in 1992.
Friends may call Tuesday, March 16, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk OH, 44857. A private funeral service will be held with Pastor James Hodsen officiating. Burial will follow in Hester Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Back to the Wild, 4504 Bardshar Road, Castalia, 44824.
Dean Lawrence
03/13/2021
Dean A Lawrence, age 88, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Norwalk Memorial Home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 30, 1932, to the late Clifford and Mosetta Lawrence in Norwalk. He was a full-time farmer until the late 70’s when he went to work for the John Deere dealership as a parts man where he worked for 45 years. He was an avid woodworker, conservationist, and model train enthusiast. He was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge Masons for over 50 years, and Eastern Stars. He was one of the original volunteers for Back to the Wild, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
He is survived by his children, Carolyn (Roscoe) Loose of Republic; grandchildren, Scott (Heather) Andres, Kaylee (Dale Garman) Lawrence, and Tara (Matt) Kluding; five great-grandchildren; and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lawrence in 2012; son, Richard Lawrence in 2017, and daughter, Ruth Ann in 1992.
Friends may call Tuesday, March 16, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk OH, 44857. A private funeral service will be held with Pastor James Hodsen officiating. Burial will follow in Hester Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Back to the Wild, 4504 Bardshar Road, Castalia, 44824.