William T. "Bill" LAWLER Sr.

1936 - 2019

Sept. 25, 1936 — Nov. 17, 2019 Age 83, of Columbia Heights & Spicer, MN Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and beloved family after living with multiple myeloma for 12 years and aggressive prostate cancer for 1 year. He was born in Willmar, MN, to Willis and Lottie Lawler, graduated from Willmar High School and the University of Minnesota with an Electrical Engineering degree. He started his career with Westinghouse in Baltimore, MD, and retired from Honeywell in Mpls. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Carol (Smisek); children, Bill (JoEllen), Tom (Ann Marie), Mary (Terry Scholl), Patty (Jim Pray), Jim, Ann (Ken Redepenning), John (Kathy), Mike (Sarah), & Steve (Cindy); grandchildren, Billy, Ellie & Robby Lawler; Christine, Kevin & Natalie Lawler; David, Matthew & Jessica Pray; Mitch, Genna (Matthew Pendleton), Nick & Jack Lawler; Bethie, Rachel, Josh & Megan Redepenning; Samantha (Bryce Takemoto), Jack, Lauren & Luke Lawler; Hailey & Colby Lawler; great-grandchildren, Brylee & Aria Takemoto; sister, Marge Orsten; brother-in-law: Don Hazuka; and many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Darlene Hazuka; father & mother-in-law, Dr. Frank & Cecelia Smisek; & brother-in-law Frank Smisek, Jr. A special thank you to all our family for their exceptional care and love. Also, thank you to Park Nicollet Health Services and Methodist Hospital medical staff for their outstanding concern and care. Visitation, Monday, Nov. 25 from 5-8pm at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 10am at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 4030 Jackson Street NE, Columbia Heights. Visitation at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Private interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope. Memorials may be directed to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, The American Cancer Society or charity of choice. Miller Funeral Home 763-571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com