John M. “Jack” Lawler
Thursday, July 7, 1955
Date of Death:
Friday, October 14, 2011
Age:
56 years old
Thursday, July 7, 1955
Date of Death:
Friday, October 14, 2011
Age:
56 years old
Thursday, July 7, 1955
Date of Death:
Friday, October 14, 2011
Age:
56 years old
John M. “Jack” Lawler
A Memorial Mass will be offered for John “Jack” Lawler at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mr. Lawler died on Friday, October 14, 2011, at his home in Rochester. Jack’s wish was to be cremated.
Jack was born on July 7, 1955 in Rochester to Pat (Shandley) and Bob Lawler. He attended St. Francis Catholic School where he was an altar boy, Boy Scout, and Post Bulletin carrier. He graduated from Lourdes High School with the class of 1974.
Jack was a member of Carpenters Local Union 1382 and loved building The Gonda building, Riverside Elementary School and other numerous buildings in Rochester and the Midwest. He lived his Irish heritage and was deeply saddened by losing his ability to contribute more to this world. Jack received the Carnegie Medal of Honor for saving Deanna Herber from drowning in the Zumbro River at Mayo Park, many years ago. Jack’s earthly voice has been silenced, but his words and kind actions will live on through his children, who he truly loved. He touched many lives and hearts, and his memory will live forever.
Jack married Nancy Rens of Rochester and they later divorced. In February of 1983, Jack and Lori Skogen were married and later divorced. They had twins, John and Meghan Lawler, who survive him. He is also survived by his daughter Ellen Van Kirk-Lawler and her mother Pat Tupper.
Jack truly missed his mom Pat Lawler, his brother Bill, and was deeply saddened by the death of his niece Amy Wentink, among numerous other family members and friends.
He will be deeply missed by his dad, Bob Lawler, Sr. of Rochester, kids John, Meghan and Elle, steps kids Jason Tupper and Jessica Tupper Moore and their families. He also leaves behind by his brothers Bob (Paula) of Bemidji, Mark and Dave Lawler of northern Minnesota, sisters Patty (Dick) Lohner and Colleen (Ken) White of Colorado, Barb (Bill) Wentink of Rochester, and Mary Lynn (Mike) Marshall of California, his many nieces, nephews and cousins, his lifelong friends and friends of Bill W.
If you would like to send flowers in Jack’s memory, please make them sparse and natural, or make a gift to the Dorothy Day house in his memory.
Other memorials can be forwarded to his children through Macken Funeral Home.
Condolences
The family of John M. “Jack” Lawler has received the following condolences.
On behalf of Jack's family, your notes and memories will be held by his family forever. If Jack was in your life, he was in it forever. Thanks to all of you for sharing your memories and condolences. He has three beautiful children whom he loved til the end.
Whatever happens in our lives,
Our connections and relationships with people are what’s important and what can let us be fully alive until we die. Fundamentally, that’s all we have – and that’s a lot.
PAT AND LAWLERS.So DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS/OUR LOSS..IT FEELS GOOD TO KNOW PEOPLE LIKE JACK,JUST THE KIND THAT SHOW MORE POSITIVE UP BEAT PERSONALITY,HE HAD THE TWINKE IN THE EYE FACTOR,MAKES ME SMILE THINKING OF GOOD GIGGLES WITH HIM..GLAD HE WAS IN MY CIRCLE OF LIFE~
So sorry to hear about your Dad, John. Will always remember the camp trips and hanging with you boys and your Dad. He introduced me to Hok-Si-La and we still camp there.
Greg, Nick and Family
Mark,
So sorry to hear of your brothers passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Anna Whalen
We are so sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy,
Ellen & John Harford
To patty Van Kirk, the Lawler family. I have fond memories of jack when we were students at St, Francis. I had heard from pat Tupper that Jack was ill. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim Mackey
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Jack's family. I wish I could have attended the service but hope you know my thoughts and prayers were with you. Nancy Neuman
Jack was a great guy! I remember him from St. Francis and Lourdes. I haven't seen him in years, but have a number of fond memories of my encounters with Jack.
I didn't know Jack well enough to call him friend but I knew who he was. I went to St.Francis when he was there, he was a year ahead of me. Even then he seemed to be quite a personality and in the years since I would see him from time to time. Just by virtue of going to St Francis we all knew one another and he would acknowledged me for that My hope is that for those Jack left behind that you find it in your heart to celebrate his time on earth and remember only the good things that came from knowing him My. condolences to the family and friends of Jack Lawler.
My heart goes out to you all at this time of Jack's passing away. What a good man he was with such a good heart. You are all in my prayers, especially today.
Heartfelt sympathy,
Lois
Hi Lawler Family,
How ironic that I was just talking about Jack on Sunday with a girlfriend while we were hiking in the mountains. We were sharing stories of incredible dogs (1979-80's) and Jack had one of the best. I can't remember his name, but his adoration for Jack reflected Jack's adoration for life and his friends. We shared many young adult experiences together in both Minnesota and Montana. We had handfuls of outdoor mountain adventures and I can still hear his unbriddled laugh booming in the mtns. That laughter, put a smile in your core. Even though I have not seen Jack for decades he will always be remembered as a friend.
I am sorry to hear of his death.
Love to all of you!
Julie
Love you Uncle Jack. I can hear your laugh and see your smile. Now rest in peace with Bill and Grandma.
Jack was a very good friend, we sent many days Fishing In West yelowstone Mt and also went on flyin fishing trip with him to Ontario Canada. I have endless memorys of Jack and he will be missed. He is now with his old Dog " Patches"
Bob, Pat & Ellie,
We were saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. He is at peace and that must be comforting to all of his large family.
Pat & Brenda Blum & girls
Thanks for all the great memories Jack! Rest in peace.
My condolences to Jack's family.
Sincerely, Stewart Christopherson and family
Jack lived next door to my Mom and I for a few years and we he was a great neighbor. I always enjoyed Jack and thought he was a good guy. I'm sorry for your loss....
I'm deeply saddened to know that you are gone Jack. You were always so very kind to me and many others. You always made me smile/laugh and even though I have not been around, I miss you and can see you smiling. God has another angel. So grateful to of had a part of you in my life and always will. Blessings to all.........
Jack was a very big bright spot of my recovery and he will be greatly missed. Love you Jack
Jackalways made me smile and giggle.. He will be miss dearly.. My prayers go out to his Family.. God be with you.
Sue
Jack;
Thank you brother. I will think of you tonight as i go to my knees and meet god to end this day. Remember when we met up at the park on Jeffs ride and u told me that your life changed after you atrted praying on your knees..
Warmest Blessings,
Laurissa Chilson
Jack was always a childhood friend. He was always full of laughter. I will miss that mostly. Rest in piece my old friend.
I'm sorry we couldn't make the service but please know our hearts and prayers are with Jack in his route to heaven and to his family he left here on Earth, memories will always keep your heart warm, we love you!
Peace and Love, the Muenkels
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Wishing you peace through the fond memories you shared with Jack.
Sincerely,
Steve and Mechelle Severson
Your entire family has our deepest sympathy. Jack will be missed by many people. He was always had a smile and was so good to us.
Marie Samuelson & Dale Heim
Even though I haven't seen Jack for many years, I don't think anyone will ever forget him.
Pat, Elle, Meghan, and John,
We are so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I hope that you all hold on to the good memories you shared with Jack and know that he is in a better place now. As difficult as this time is, family and friends are here to help you get through. Elle, I'll never forget your dad on the sidelines of the soccer field cheering you on. It was evident how much he cared for his kids. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and know that you are all in our prayers. Love you!
To mom, Elle, John, Meghan, and Jessica-Through all of the good times and the bad, Jack has always maintained a virtuous thread to family. And even though it was hard at times, we did the same. Jack really loved and cared about all of us, as we did him. It was hard to see what a toll the past few months has taken on him. Now he is resting eternally with our father in heaven, and will be praising our Lord until we meet up with him again. It may seem to us like a lifetime before that happens. But when we see him next, to him it will be as if we were never really apart. His life is easy now, and there are no more tears, pain or worries for him. I pray we all have solace in knowing where he is and what he is doing. That the cares of this world are behind him, and that his legacy will live on through what we learned from him.
Mom, John, Meghan, Elle, and Jason, I love you all SO MUCH. What a ride we took with Jack huh!? Lots of laughs and tears, fun and struggles. We'll always be a family and we will ALWAYS take care of one another. God Bless your dad, may he find everlasting peace. Love, your daughter and sister, Jessica.
Bob and Family - I am so very sorry for your loss. Jack was fun to visit with when he would come to Meadow Lakes and he always had a smile to share. I will remember him fondly.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Love,
Colette