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Joseph Lauer Obituary
Joseph Charles Lauer, age 86, of Lansing, IL, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 8, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Palmira (née Ferrini). Joe was a devoted father to his children: Robert (Kathy), Mary Jo (Paul) Wilkins, Thomas (Kathy), and Margaret (Chuck) Gist. He took great pride in his grandchildren: Beth (Adam) Hayden, Joey Lauer, Michael Wilkins, Bobby (Lauren) Lauer, Dana (Adam) Del Rio, Alexis Wilkins, Joseph Lauer, Katie Lauer, Charlie Gist, Sammy Gist, Andrew Lauer, and Peter Lauer; and great-grandchildren Luke and Samantha Hayden. Joe is also survived by his brother Robert (Louise); sisters-in-law: Agnes Lauer, Mary Margaret Lauer, and Teresa Kugar; and brother-in-law, Dr. Peter (Phyllis) Ferrini. He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Margaret Lauer; his brothers: Gene and Don; and in-laws: Louis and Mustiola Ferrini, Hank Kugar, Adele and Jerry Castle. Joe was the former owner of Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home in Lansing; a long time member of Knights of Columbus #3540, Lansing Kiwanis, and St. Ann's Church; and a faithful supporter of LARC. He served in the army in World War II. For the past 49 years, Joe enjoyed vacationing in St. Germain, Wisconsin with his family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 10, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Rd., Lansing, IL. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 10:00am DIRECTLY at St. Ann's Church, Lansing, IL. Burial will be private. Joe and his family would like to thank Dr. Rebecca Galante, Dr. Ravi Bhagwat, and Dr. Don Dumont; and his care givers Mary and Ron Wilson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elim Christian School and LARC. In his memory, make sure you tip the busboy. www.schroederlauer.com
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Karen Bednarek-Kit
July 12, 2012
Thank you Mr. Lauer for helping to keep the "community spirit." You were a friend to everyone and always went out of your way to help. Your quiet leadership will be dearly missed.
Joe / Lisa Olivotto
July 11, 2012
'' In Loving Memory of Joseph Lauer ''
A new Angel is in flight tonight watching over all his loved ones & telling them everything will be alright , God's watching over you all & so am i some sweet day we'll meet again until then i'm sending all my Love & lot's of big hugs ! <3
Patricia Neumann
July 10, 2012
Dear Pam,
I am sure that your loss is felt by almost all of the community. You and Joe were
such an ideal couple, you must have many happy memories to sustain you. I feel there is nothing I can do except say some prayers for him and for all of
your family, and to relish the fact that I knew him.
My heartfelt sympathy to all.
Pat Neumann
JIM BARNEY
July 10, 2012
MY CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF JOE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WE WOULD TALK AT JIM AND BETSY'S PARTY'S AND HE WOULD SHARE HIS INSIGHT ON THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY ANSWERING ALL MY QUESTIONS WHILE I WAS IN SCHOOL. A VERY KIND AND FUNNY MAN.I'M BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CHAT WITH HIM!
Sandy Kurvers Pruim
July 10, 2012
Mrs Lauer, Bob, Mary Jo, Thomas, and Margaret,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I have fond memories of your dad and all of you from growing up next door. He was such a kind man, I remember the support he gave all of us as he acknowled the loss of my dad and grandparents. Prayers to you all.
Sharon Kurvers and Sandy Kurvers Pruim
July 10, 2012
Dear Lauer Family, My deepest sympathies to all. May Mr. Lauer R.I.P. Sincerely, Steve & Camille Borozan
Rev. Paul Ipema
July 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Lauer family during this time of bereavement. Joe was a true gentleman and a consummate professional in the funeral home business, and it was my privilege to work with him and the staff at Schroeder-Lauer on many occasions over the years. I hope that his legacy of kindness, courtesy and professionalism will continue for many years to come. He was a great blessing to the community, and for that I am deeply grateful.
Betty Hildebranski
July 10, 2012
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I am forever grateful for the way Joe helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life. One has to wonder about the untold number of lives that he has touched.
Trudy Keilman Walters
July 9, 2012
To the Joseph Lauer Family: It has been said that to live in the hearts of those left behind, one never dies; Joseph lives on. Deepest Sympathy and Prayers that God will sustain you at this difficult time.
Sandy WILKINS
July 9, 2012
Mary Jo, Paul and all the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my prayers and I am sending a BIG HUG!
Sandy Wilkins
Bill Polisson
July 9, 2012
Sorry Bob on the passing of your dad. He was a credit to the community! Bill Polisson
DAN KETCHMARK
July 9, 2012
PAM, DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND THE FAMILY..JOE WAS A MAN WE ALL LOVED TO TELL OUR LATEST JOKES TO AND HE IN TURN WOULD REPLY WITH SOME OF HIS. I USE TO DELIGHT SEEING HIM WALK ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE FUNERAL HOME TO YOUR HOME IN LANSING WITH HIS FEDORA COCKED TO ONE SIDE ON HIS HEAD AND THAN THAT FAMOUS SLOW/DELIBERATE PACE HE TOOK...("NO HURRY J0E")..WHAT A GUY....WHAT A GUY!! M,Y PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU....
Dan Halton
July 9, 2012
Sorry to hear of Joe's death. He was a good friend to our family.
July 9, 2012
Joe will be missed but never forgotten. Bob Necastro
July 9, 2012
To the Joseph Lauer Family: Please accept our Deepest and Sincerest Sympathy for Pam and the entire family in your bereavement. A donation will be made to the Calumet College of St. Joseph Scholarship Fund in memory of Joseph. Michael, Linda and Patricia Spiccia
Wilbur Brown
July 9, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of the death of Joe.
He was very helpful in my time of need, when my wife past away. I shall always remember the treatment I recieved.
Wilbur F Brown
Local 697 IBEW.
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