Lawrence was born on December 22, 1915 and passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009.

Lawrence was last known to be living in Wadesville, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Rev. Ed Schnur officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service held at 4:00 P.M. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 A.M. until service time on Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Wendel Catholic Church or the St. Vincent de Paul Society.