Whipple, Lawrence, Sr. April 18, 1923 - March 29, 1997
U.S. Navy WWII in the Mediterranean Sea 1943-1944
Son of Earl and Myrtle Brotzman Whipple
He married first to Clara Pennay (divorced)
He married second to Doris McDiesel (survived him)
His obit states burial to be Beaver Meadows, they do not own a lot, the family had not buried him by 2015. He was born on the Board Road in the former Francis Brotzman home.

Also known as the the Mayor of West Auburn

Lawrence Whipple served with the US Navy WWII. He was stationed in the Mediterranean Sea 1943-1944. His last employment was at Taylor Packing, retiring in 1987. He was married first to Clara Pennay.
two children: Lawrence Dale Whipple and Donna Marie Whipple Brown
He married Doris Deisel February 17, 1951
Children:Kathleen Whipple, Lawrence Earl Whipple, Lee Ann Whipple and
Darlene Joy Whipple

Times Tribune
LAWRENCE WHIPPLE
MARCH 29, 1997
LAWRENCE E. WHIPPLE SR., 73, OF R.R. 1, LACEYVILLE, (WEST AUBURN) DIED
SATURDAY AT THE TYLER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, TUNKHANNOCK.
Lawrence E. Whipple Sr., 73, of R.R. 1, Laceyville, (West Auburn) died March 29, 1997. Saturday at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, TunkhannockBorn April 18, 1923, in Laceyville, he was the son of the late Earl and Myrtle Brotzman Whipple. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was stationed in the Mediterranean Sea from 1943 to 1944. Prior to his retirement in 1987, he was employed as a security guard by Taylor Packing Co., Wyalusing. He attended West Auburn Baptist Church. He was a member of Wyalusing American Legion Post 534; Wyalusing Valley Memorial Post 7593 V.F.W.; and a life member of the Tri-County Sportsman Club, Silvara. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Dale E. Whipple, and a brother, Orra Whipple. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, the former Doris M. Diesel; sons, Lawrence E. Jr., Gayle, and Lawrence (Dale) Whipple, all of Wyalusing; daughters, Mrs. Donna Brown, Allentown; Mrs. Edward (Lee Ann) Burgess, Laceyville; Mrs. Gilbert (Darlene) Kohler, West Auburn; Mrs. Kathlene Wilmarth, Wyalusing; a brother, LeRoy Whipple, Auburn Four Corners; sisters, Mrs. Polly Carpenter, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Nettie Canfield, Sayre; Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Stanley, Wyalusing; Mrs. Robert (Patty) Bishop, Auburn Four Corners; Mrs. Earline Dockins, Alto, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the West Auburn Baptist Church, Laceyville, with the Rev. Tim Barnett officiating. Interment will be in Beaver Meadows Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Goodwill Fire Co., Laceyville, 18623, or West Auburn Baptist Church, R.R.1, Laceyville, 18623. Funeral arrangements by the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville. Contributed by Carol Brotzman

Lawrence Whipple
United States Census, 1940
Name: Lawrence Whipple
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Tuscarora Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Birth Year (Estimated): 1923
Last Place of Residence: Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Earl Whipple Head M 44 Pennsylvania
Myrtle Whipple Wife F 41 Pennsylvania
Lawrence Whipple Son M 17 Pennsylvania
Betty Whipple Daughter F 13 Pennsylvania
Leroy Whipple Son M 10 Pennsylvania
Erline Whipple Daughter F 0 Pennsylvania

This is in error too
Name Lawrence E Whipple Sr
Birth Date 18 Apr 1923
Age 73
Death Date 29 Mar 1997
Registration County Susquehanna
Cemetery Name Tioga Point Cemetery
Cemetery Location Laceyville, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County

He was cremated and kept with Doris.