Albert Carl Lauer

Albert C. Lauer, LCDR, USN (Retired), and a resident of Williamsburg, died on August 19, 2010, at the age of 86. Lieutenant Commander Lauer retired after 20 years serving as a Naval pilot during WWII. He began a second career spanning 25 years as an engineer with Hughes Aircraft Company. In retirement, he volunteered in various capacities. He was an amateur radio operator for over a quarter century, a bird lover, and a master gardener. He taught several adult education computer courses for the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, and was also a faithful member of the Wednesday group of the Williamsburg Kiwanis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Laurence Lauer, and his sister, Mary Frances Lauer. Albert is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma M. Lauer, his son, Steven Karl Lauer and his wife, Alisa, of Santa Fe, NM; his daughter, Joyce Lauer Madison and her husband, Stephen, of Jacksonville, NC; and two loving granddaughters, Kimberly D. Madison and Michelle R. Madison, of Jacksonville, NC. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 22 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 23, at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to This Century Art Gallery, PO Box 388, Williamsburg, VA 23187, the Williamsburg Kiwanis, PO Box 1265, Williamsburg, VA 23187, or the VCU/MCV Cancer Center, Richmond, VA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com.