Roger Lee Lawry
August 02, 1930 - July 29, 2021
Obituary
OREGON - Roger L. Lawry, age 90, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at BeeHive Homes. He was born on Aug. 2, 1930, the son of Edwin and Alice (Olsen) Lawry.
Roger married Jean F. Newton on Dec. 10, 1949, in Oregon. Roger graduated from Oregon High School in 1948 and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Roger worked for Fish Building Supply and Marling Lumber, retiring in 2013. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marines and served during the Korean War. Roger was thrilled to be able to go on the Badger Honor Flight in April 2016.
Roger enjoyed sports, including fast-pitch softball, golfing, and bowling. He was an avid Packers and Badgers fan. Roger and Jean attended the Rose Bowl game in 2000. He enjoyed spending a week with his family and friends in Hayward each summer.
Roger is survived by his two sons, Gregg (Michelle) Lawry and Gary (Ronda) Lawry; daughters, LuAnn (Russ) Frautschy and Laura (Seth) Schoonover; grandsons, Lexy (Paige), Levi (Jordan), Tyler (Lauren), Travis, Brendan, Trent and Josh; granddaughters, Rachael and Katelyn (Ryan); three great-granddaughters, Rory, Penelope and Harlee; sister, Joyce (Merwyn) Bauer; brother, Edward (Janice) Lawry; and brother-in-law, Robert Lythjohan. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean; brother, Erwin (Rosie) Lawry; and sister, Eunice Lythjohan.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 (In honor of Dad we will begin 5 minutes early). Burial will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be gifted in Roger’s name to Oregon Senior Center or Friends of Oregon Public Library. A special thanks to BeeHive Homes in Oregon for their wonderful care and service to Roger. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sun Aug 15, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
Funeral Service
Sun Aug 15, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
Graveside Service
Sun Aug 15, 2021 @ 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Prairie Mound Cemetery • -, Oregon, WI 53575
Military Honors
Sun Aug 15, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CDT
Prairie Mound Cemetery • -, Oregon, WI 53575
Luncheon After Burial
Sun Aug 15, 2021 @ 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Lisa Harrington
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My dear Lawry family I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Growing up together on Orchard Drive was magical. Such simple times. I remember Coca Cola and soda crackers. The best treats at your house!❤️ Lisa (McCallum) Harrington
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James Snow
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My sympathies to the entire Lawry family. I was very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. I bowled in the Golfers league with Roger for many years. He was just simply put, a very nice man. I can remember many conversations about playing fastpitch softball. I always enjoyed talking with him. I remember running in to him after his Honor flight. He was so happy and honored to go. While we weren't two guys that hung out a lot together I considered it a privilege to know him. He was a genuine, sincere man. I hope you all share your memories with each other and feel some comfort knowing he was liked and respected by many in his community. Sincerely, Jim Snow.
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Ron Jenkins
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Condolences to the entire family. Roger was a wonderful man and so full of life for many many years. Both Roger and your mom were very special people to our family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Memories are a wonderful thing and you will always have them. Ron Jenkins
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Roger Lawry. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2016.
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Barbara Newhouse
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Barbara Newhouse, member of St. John’s Lutheran Church writing. I writing to let you know I did a video interview of Roger. It was for our 60th Smorgasbord celebration. He was so proud to have been in the ‘turkey room’ for those many years. I haven’t looked at the video recently, but I would be happy to locate it on my laptop and share. My sympathy to all family for the loss of a wonderful man. Blessings, Barbara Contact info….835-8315
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Jerry Newton
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If only the world had a lot more men like him He will be missed