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Robert Wayne
Lawler
Apr 1, 1943 — Jun 20, 2023
Farmington Hills
Robert Wayne Lawler, of Farmington Hills, passed away on June 20, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born April 1, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Murray and Stella Lawler. Robert proudly served in the US Navy. Beloved Husband of Sandra Lawler for 55 wonderful years. Loving father of Robert Wayne Michael (Danielle) Lawler II, the late Nicholas Randolph Vincent Lawler, Steven Frederick Lloyd (Nicole Harris) Lawler, and Tammy Jo (Dennis) Foreback. Cherished DziaDzia of Patrick Becerra, Robert Wayne Michael III, Ethan Lawler, Ryan Lawler, Mitchell Foreback, Alta (Jake) Wood, and Garrett Foreback. Dearest brother of James Lawler, Cynthia Lawler, and David Lawler. Robert is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Friday, June 23, 2023 from 11:00am until time of funeral service at 1:00pm at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, Michigan 48335. Interment will take place at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Jewish Family Services, or the Shriners Hospital for Children
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