Durward G. LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE, DESTRI, WALLACE, ALBRECHT, STOUFFER, GEBCZYK

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 8/30/2011 at 12:30:56

October 19, 1921 --- August 20, 2011

Durward G. Lawrence, 89, Tomah, Wisconsin passed away Saturday Aug. 20, 2011, at the Mayo Clinic Healthcare Center in Sparta. He was born Oct. 19, 1921, to George and Margaret (Destri) Lawrence in Corwith, Iowa. He served in the United States Army in World War II and also served many years in the National Guard. On June 2, 1946, he was united in marriage to Elda Wallace Albrecht-Lawrence. He worked at Camp Williams for many years until his retirement. In his early years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid reader throughout his life. Durward was a member of the Tomah VFW No. 1382. He and Elda enjoyed spending time with their family and friends.

He is survived by his son, Timothy (Rosemary) Lawrence of Tomah; a step-son, Danny (Donna) Albrecht of Tomah; a son-in-law, Jerold Stouffer of Wyoming; a brother, Ronald (Nancy) Lawrence of Camp Douglas; a sister, Laurene Gebczyk of Tomah; 14 grandchildren; and many great- grandchildren and great great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret; his wife, Elda, on July 21, 2011; a son, Steven; a daughter, Annette; and two sisters, Georgia and Thelma.

Funeral services with military honors by the Tomah VFW No. 1382 were held Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at 4 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah, Wisconsin. A private family burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends called for visitation Wednesday from 2 p.m. until the time of service at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Memorials may be given to the Tomah Boys and Girls Club or the Tomah Public Library.

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