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1921
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2011
Esme Lawrence Obituary
She was born on June 14, 1921, in Northwest, Camberwell, England.
Esme was adopted by Frederick Kerr and Georgina Henry.
On Nov. 21, 1944, she married Bruce Lawrence in Woolwich, London, England. They met in London during World War II. Esme was one of the first war brides to be transported to the U.S. on the S.S. Argentina on Feb. 4, 1946.
Esme served in the English Womens Royal Air Force.
She was a waitress at Sunset Supper Club for many years; she taught knitting at MPTI; she did housekeeping for Gospel Tabernacle; and was a seamstress, making wedding and bridesmaid gowns.
She was a member of the Trans-Atlantic Brides Association and the English Club of Fond du Lac.
She was a loving wife and wonderful mother. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Esme was a great cook, loved to party, and enjoyed dancing. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by four children, Maureen (Michael) Simon of Whitewater, Ronde (John) Zoelle of Fond du Lac, David Lawrence of Fond du Lac, and Michael (Michelle) Lawrence of Omro; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Oct. 19, 2007; one grandson, Steven Michael Simon; one great-grandson, Peter Anthony Miller; two step-sisters, Betty and Kathy.
VISITATION: Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, from 11 a.m. to noon, at Uecker-Witt Funeral, 524 N. Park Ave., Fond du Lac.
FUNERAL: Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, at noon, at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, with the Reverend Richard Balken officiating. Cremation has taken place.
Private family interment will take place at Rienzi Cemetery at a later date.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Woodlands Senior Park, Hospice Hope, her physicians Dr. Lisa Weber and Dr. Derek Colmenares, ER physician Dr. Nate Larsen, and all her wonderful friends. Special thanks to Margaret and Dick Young for your wonderful support and kindness.
The Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guestbook can be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.
The Reporter
Fond du Lac, Wis.
Sept. 20, 2011
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Nancy L.
September 24, 2011
As us all I have very fond memories of your Mother..I am sure she is looking down on you and Thanking you for the wonderful care you took of her...God Bless you and your family.
Michael & Roxanne Wagner
September 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May God Bless.
Yvonne Rentmeister
September 21, 2011
To all of Esmes family, I wish you my deepest sympathies, having lost my Mother many years ago I understand what you must be going through.
To Esme, God speed on angels wings....from a fellow country person.Yvonne B (newby) Rentmeister
Marion Breaux-Olivier
September 21, 2011
What a sweet lady! I have many happy memories of Esme. Dave, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family in the loss of your dear mother.
September 20, 2011
ronde, may all the good memories give you and your family comfort.I know how much you always wanted the best care for her. Bette,Gail, and Ellie
Joette
September 20, 2011
I have many wonderful memories of Esme. I worked with her for many years. She was a special friend~
God has placed your jewel in a new setting...
Sandy Thern
September 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a great lady, and it was my honor to have known her.
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