Laurence Lauer Obituary

Laurence L. "Sliv" Lauer

Laurence L. "Sliv" Lauer, 98, passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.

He was born April 7, 1925, in Van Buren, to Vernon and Cora (Roult) Lauer.

Sliv graduated from Van Buren High School in 1943 where he played football and basketball. He joined U.S. Marine Corps in August, 1943, and served in World War II in the Pacific Arena. He was wounded in Iwo Jima and received the Purple Heart. He worked as a mechanic for Duffield Motor Company and Willard Motor Company and retired from Treadway Motor Company.

He enjoyed being outdoors, especially golfing with friends until he was 96 years old, and taking walks. He had a special bond with many of his neighbors. He enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Tigers, and Detroit Lions. Sliv was also a longtime member of College First Church of God where he enjoyed ushering.

He is survived by his son, Jim (Paula) Lauer of Findlay; daughter, Linda (Jon) Granville of Monroe, Ohio; three grandchildren, Nate (Jill) Lauer, Wes (Rachel) Granville, and Andrea (Devin) Hill; four great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Kay (Gary) Brondes of Findlay; stepgrandchildren, Barbara Mueller Spitnale, Bill Mueller, and Carrie Oram; several stepgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Sliv was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Martha (Pease), who died in 1981; second wife, Genivieve (Genny) Sayer, who died in 2012; brothers, Paul, Robert, Cloise, and Wayne; sister, Armina Tedrow; and stepson, Howard Sites.

His family would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Bridge Hospice and the staff and residents at Primrose Retirement Community. He gave generously to St. Jude, The American Cancer Society, DAV, and American Legion where he was a member for over 50 years.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at KIRKPATRICK-BEHNKE FUNERAL HOME, 500 Lima Ave., Findlay. Sliv's funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay.

Memorial contributions may be shared with St. Jude Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Association of America, Disabled American Veterans, or Ralph D. Cole Post No. 3 American Legion.

Online condolences may be shared with Sliv's family at kirkpatrickbehnke.com.