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Matt Lawrence III, Ottumwa
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 OTTUMWA — Matt L. Lawrence III, formerly of Bismarck, N.D. and Ottumwa, and recently of Park Rapids, Minn. and Crossville, Tenn., died Aug. 7, 2012. Matt wrote the following:
I was born in Ottumwa, Iowa in 1941. Met my wife Susan (Saxvik) upon my return from Viet Nam where I served with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Worked in the oil business in North Dakota during which time Susan and I had three wonderful children, now three wonderful adults. If I accomplished anything good in my lifetime it was having the best kids any father could ever hope for. My life was full of love, fun, adventure and many good times. A wonderful wife, good kids—I couldn't have asked for more.
I am survived by my wife Susan; my children, Erin Hennessy (Kevin), Matt Lawrence IV (Jennifer) and Andrew P. Lawrence; three grandchildren, Lydia, Max and Aida; a sister, Neala Benson (Chuck); and a constant companion, Jack.
I was preceded in death by my parents, Matt and Edna Lawrence, and by my second parents, Dale and Marlys Saxvik.
Matt also greatly enjoyed his in-laws, nieces and nephews, and many good friends.
Services were held in Bismarck.
Please visit www.parkwayfuneral.com to share memories of Matt and sign the online guestbook.
Published in Ott Courier on
Sept 12, 2012
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