Rodney A. Lawler
Rodney Allen Lawler, age 87, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at home under the care of his loving wife of 25 years and Hospice Care. Memorial Services are being planned for June 6, 2020 at Open Door Church in Elyria, Ohio with Jason Russ and Darryl Lawler officiating.
He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter Cherilynn and his first wife Alfreda Mae (Mickey). Rod had four siblings: Mavis Jones, Ted Lawler, Donald Lawler who preceded him in death and one brother Harland Lawler that is still living.
Survivors include his children: Darryl (Marie) Lawler, Dan (Sheila) Lawler, Tim (Gris) Lawler, Wendy (Daniel) Williams, Shawn (Karen) Lawler, Kolin Lawler, and Joel (Karen) Lawler. Four step-children Jerry (Vickie) Hughes, John (Rafael) Hughes, Kim Basinski, and Jennifer Hebebrand. Rod was also “Grampie” to 20 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Rod grew up in Maine and loved to tell stories about his childhood there. He was a member of the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked several jobs over the years and retired as a welder from Ford in Brookpark. Rod was a faithful servant of God and served as an ordained deacon for several years in the church and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. After retirement Rod spent several years living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where he spent time working at Lakewood Campground. It was here that he designed and built a bridge that became a permanent fixture in the campground.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions are made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Sorry so late, just found out. So very sorry for your loss. Was blessed to see you and him the previous year at Donna Schafer’s Wake, and do I have many fond memories of him when he would pick me up for church (when I was new in the faith) and help in Sunday School with my two older children at COD. Definitely missed.
Our Dear Friend Betty,
We wish to send you comforting prayers for the loss of your loving and sweet husband Rob. He fought a difficult badly and now knowing he is with the Lord and is a true Winner of the fight. My he rest in Peace. God
Bless you with all our Love.
Our sympathy and heartfelt prayers to your family.
From Sloan Nova Lark’s Greatgrandparents
Betty, you and Rod have included me in your family from the beginning. I have loved you both dearly and will miss Rod so much. Rod was an example of “God’s Love” and that is what I will remember the most about him. My prayers of love and comfort are there with you my friend.
Dearest cousin, I am so sorry for your loss of this great gentleman. I never met him in person but through your Facebook posts I felt like I knew him. I do know he made you very happy and that is enough to make him a welcome addition to our family. Love you and pray for God to give you comfort as only he can.
I had already planned a trip to Ohio that weekend. Would love the opportunity to share this time with all of you!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
So sorry for your loss….Prayers!
Will miss this sweet gentleman. My love to all his family and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father for welcoming him to his reward..
Sharon …
Betty – have great MEMORIES of you and ROD in Myrtle Beach – Thoughts and prayers