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He worked for and retired from Kent Feeds as a district salesman. After retirement, he worked as a tour guide on the Kent Feed boat. He was a member of the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish, American Legion Post # 27, V.F.W. Post #1565, the Moose Lodge, was a life member of the Elks Lodge, and was an avid Hawkeye fan. Mike was known for his buckeyes and widely distributed them to family and friends.
Those left to honor his memory include his children, Michael Lawrence and wife, Nancy, of Muscatine, Patrick Lawrence and wife, Beverly, of Toddville, Mary Lawrence of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sally Holte and husband, Mitch, of Solon, Peggy O'Neil and husband, Paul, of West Branch, and Kathy Tucker and husband, Raymond, of Nashotah, Wisconsin; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and seven great great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a great-grandson; and two brothers, Charles and Gilbert Lawrence.