Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Age 85 years. Beloved husband for 43 years of Veronica (nee Kondziella). Loving father of Patricia (Ronald) Luedtke, Mary (Dennis) Duncan, Lois (William) King, Rose (Steven) Voigt, Norbert (Barbara) Doty, Stanley Doty, Jeffrey Doty and Katherine (David) Boos. Further survived by 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, foster children and many friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home FRIDAY, December 21, 2012 from 4-7 PM. Prayer Service at 7 PM followed by America Legion Ritual by George Washington Bay View Post #180. Visitation also Saturday 10 11 AM at THE CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO, 2530 S. Howell Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Private interment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Lawrence was a World War II Veteran proudly serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a longtime active member of St. Augustine Church, serving in the Holy Name Society, working fish fries, scouting and helping as a custodian. He was a retiree of Arandell-Schimdt after 35 years of service. If desired, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 414-483-2322