Obituary for John Richard "Rich" Lawlar Sr
John Richard "Rich" Lawlar Sr., age 87, of Landenberg, Pa passed away on Sunday, June 11th, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Rich was predeceased by his father Evans E. Lawlar, mother Florence M. Lawlar, loving wife Paula B. Lawlar, son John R. Lawlar, Jr., and brother William "Gerald" Lawlar.
Rich is survived by his sister June Turnbull and children; brother-in-law Henry Chmielefski (Jerrianne); two step daughters Gloria Manning and LuAnn (David) Snow-Shildt, three daughters Linda Lawlar-Horn, Sharon Lawlar, Leah (Bill) Lind, and a caring son Jeremy Lawlar; the best neighbors Paula and Tim; a long list of grandchildren, Steven, Michael (Lauren), Jessika, Daniel, Bill (Jackie), Krystle, Nick Sr. (Gabrielle), Brandon (Nicole), Cassandra (Kendall), Joseph (Samantha), Tyler (Lexi), Danielle, Andrew, Nathaniel, Lucy, Mason; and great-grandchildren, Shawn, Brian, Brandon, Alyza, Rylee, Darryl, Anthony, Karter, Charlotte, Will III, Kaylee, Mia, Angelina, Camron, Jaxson, Isabella, Layla, Nick Jr., Ava, Brynlee, Zoe, Hailley, Carter, Carson, Maddie.
Rich was born in Chester and went to Chester-Upland School District until he joined the Navy. After the Navy he was a Journeyman Plumber for a while until he started at Greif Brothers.
Rich loved everything to do with the water and outdoors, whether it be boating, hunting, fishing, tinkering in his garage, or riding his Harley. He spent his free time assistant coaching his sons little league teams. Every spring and summer you could always find him out in his vegetable garden planting and tending to the crops. Rich enjoyed camping in his retirement, as long as there was a bed, a bathroom, a hot shower, and fully stocked kitchen. He loved spending time with friends and family. He will be greatly missed!
Rich was predeceased by his father Evans E. Lawlar, mother Florence M. Lawlar, loving wife Paula B. Lawlar, son John R. Lawlar, Jr., and brother William "Gerald" Lawlar.
Rich is survived by his sister June Turnbull and children; brother-in-law Henry Chmielefski (Jerrianne); two step daughters Gloria Manning and LuAnn (David) Snow-Shildt, three daughters Linda Lawlar-Horn, Sharon Lawlar, Leah (Bill) Lind, and a caring son Jeremy Lawlar; the best neighbors Paula and Tim; a long list of grandchildren, Steven, Michael (Lauren), Jessika, Daniel, Bill (Jackie), Krystle, Nick Sr. (Gabrielle), Brandon (Nicole), Cassandra (Kendall), Joseph (Samantha), Tyler (Lexi), Danielle, Andrew, Nathaniel, Lucy, Mason; and great-grandchildren, Shawn, Brian, Brandon, Alyza, Rylee, Darryl, Anthony, Karter, Charlotte, Will III, Kaylee, Mia, Angelina, Camron, Jaxson, Isabella, Layla, Nick Jr., Ava, Brynlee, Zoe, Hailley, Carter, Carson, Maddie.
Rich was born in Chester and went to Chester-Upland School District until he joined the Navy. After the Navy he was a Journeyman Plumber for a while until he started at Greif Brothers.
Rich loved everything to do with the water and outdoors, whether it be boating, hunting, fishing, tinkering in his garage, or riding his Harley. He spent his free time assistant coaching his sons little league teams. Every spring and summer you could always find him out in his vegetable garden planting and tending to the crops. Rich enjoyed camping in his retirement, as long as there was a bed, a bathroom, a hot shower, and fully stocked kitchen. He loved spending time with friends and family. He will be greatly missed!