Edward Charles Lawry

Edward Charles Lawry

December 15, 1935 - July 11, 2022

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STOUGHTON - Edward C. Lawry passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. He was born in the Township of Oregon, Wis., on Dec. 15, 1935, the son of Edwin and Alice (Olsen).

A 1953 graduate of Oregon High School, Ed graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1957 with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He was married to Janice Schwenn in Oregon, in 1955. He was employed by the Square D Company from 1957 to 1961, working in Milwaukee and Schiller Park, Illinois. Ed returned to Madison in 1961 to begin a 31-year career with the State of Wisconsin Industrial Commission and later, the Department of Industry, Labor, and Human Relations. He became very active in the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) on the local, regional, and national levels, having been a member since 1961. He received the IAEI Presidential Medal of Honor in 1992 and is a national honorary member.

Ed served as a member and President of the Oregon School Board. He was a life member of the Madison Elks Club and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oregon. He enjoyed bowling, golf, traveling, and following Wisconsin sports teams, especially the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers.

Ed is survived by his wife of 67 years, Janice; two daughters, Sandra (Steve) Lieske, Boise, Idaho, and Lynn (Daniel) Finley, Sun Prairie; three grandchildren, Shannon (James) Niehoff and Devin and Colleen Finley; step-grandsons, Tim and Michael Lieske; a sister, Joyce (Merwyn) Bauer; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Erwin and Roger; and sister, Eunice Lythjohan.

A special thank you to the nursing staff at Kettle Park Memory Care who took exceptional care of Ed, as well as Agrace during the last few months. At Ed’s request, a private family graveside service will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Oregon, Wis. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608) 835-3515



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Susan Newman Scearce
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My condolences to this family and may you remember your blessings from such an honorable man. Another IAEI and NEC CMP member.
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Sandy
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I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm sorry for your loss. I always had fun with him. Prayers to you and your family.
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Kelle Bates
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Jan, I’m so sorry to learn of your loss. You have my deepest condolences. My parents loved having you both as great neighbors while living at Rolling Meadows. If I (Kelle) needed a new recipe, I could always look to Ed. He will be missed by many! -Kelle Bates
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Bob & Connie Fahey
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Jan, Connie and myself are so sorry for your and your families loss of Ed. Ed was such a mentor to myself and so many others. Ed was such a great person, always remember that he was the very 1st Electrical Inspector I had encountered and how I always had so much respect for him. Ed has done so much for the electrical industry not only in Wisconsin, where he made such a huge positive impact, but all over the United States, where he was so respected for his knowledge of the electrical Codes and practices. Prayers to you and your family.
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Lanny Smith
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Ed was a valued expert on the National and Wisconsin Electrical Code. I was also a UW EE grad and worked for the Public Service Commission. We served on each other's electrical code committees during the periodical revision of the Wisconsin codes and consulted each other on electrical safety questions. Condolences to his family. Lanny Smith Madison
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Tom Lichtenstein
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Jan and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy and such an ambassador for IAEI. I remember my first Wisconsin IAEI meeting that I met Ed. He took me under his wing and pretty much introduced me to everyone individually and made me feel welcome. Ed was a mentor and example for all in the industry to follow. I have fond memories of traveling to IAEI chapter meetings all over the Western Section with Ed and Jan, meeting at 5 pm in the bar and seeking out the nearest Elks Club for dinner. I would catch up with Jan and she would update me on which grandchild was coming to stay with them for the summer and I would fill them in how big my kids were getting. I always enjoyed spending time with Ed and Jan. May God bless Ed and give Jan strength in this difficult time.

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