Mr. Hanlon was born on January 1st, 1926 in Waukee, Iowa the son of Mark Hanlon and Mary Ellen Andrews. He was married to Killeen Ann Diddy on October 10th, 1969 in Perry, IA.
Lawrence was a self employed heavy equipment operator for over 50 years, and he very much enjoyed his work. Only recently, did he part with his favorite Caterpillar tractor which dug many ditches and graves throughout Dallas County. Lawrence was often heard remarking "he couldn't leave here on earth until he had attended everyone else's funeral!"
Lawrence answered the call to serve his country during World War II with the U. S. Army in the Philippines & Guam where he received a Bronze Star for his service during the Battle of Mindanao.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Killeen (1997), his brothers Francis (2003), Bernard (1986), Jerome (2003), and David, who died in infancy.
Left to mourn are his 3 children: Elizabeth (Aaron) Rife of Colorado Springs, CO; Kathleen Hanlon and Laura Hanlon both of Des Moines, IA; a brother, Dr. Donald (Dorene) Hanlon of Adel, IA; a sister, Mary Ellen (Roger) Putman of Dallas, TX, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, his lifelong friend Robert Wasson of Perry, IA and many other friends as well as his constant companion, his dog Avey.
Mr. Hanlon was born on January 1st, 1926 in Waukee, Iowa the son of Mark Hanlon and Mary Ellen Andrews. He was married to Killeen Ann Diddy on October 10th, 1969 in Perry, IA.
Lawrence was a self employed heavy equipment operator for over 50 years, and he very much enjoyed his work. Only recently, did he part with his favorite Caterpillar tractor which dug many ditches and graves throughout Dallas County. Lawrence was often heard remarking "he couldn't leave here on earth until he had attended everyone else's funeral!"
Lawrence answered the call to serve his country during World War II with the U. S. Army in the Philippines & Guam where he received a Bronze Star for his service during the Battle of Mindanao.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Killeen (1997), his brothers Francis (2003), Bernard (1986), Jerome (2003), and David, who died in infancy.
Left to mourn are his 3 children: Elizabeth (Aaron) Rife of Colorado Springs, CO; Kathleen Hanlon and Laura Hanlon both of Des Moines, IA; a brother, Dr. Donald (Dorene) Hanlon of Adel, IA; a sister, Mary Ellen (Roger) Putman of Dallas, TX, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, his lifelong friend Robert Wasson of Perry, IA and many other friends as well as his constant companion, his dog Avey.
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