We are sad to announce that on March 10, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Thomas Lawrence (Laporte, Minnesota), born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Tom Lawrence and Gertrude Lawrence (Althen); his aunt Julia; and his brother Bruce. He is survived by : his wife Madelyn Marie Preus (Preus); his children, Sarah (Calland Metts), Emily Meyer (Brian), Tom, Paul and Leanna Khrystyuk Shanmugam (Siva); his grandchildren, Giulia Calland, Natasha Loya, Sanjay and Melanka Shanmugam; and his sister Gail Maxwell. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials can be made to the Luther College Class of '64 Scholarship Fund, the Kabekona Lake Foundation, or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Northern Peace Funeral Home

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March 13, 2020

Tim Gander wrote a sympathy message

“Mrs. Lawrence and family - Sorry to hear about the passing of Coach Lawrence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember all the times we spent at the house watching the World Series, eating popcorn and drinking pop. I also remember the stories he told us during baseball practice. This is just an end to a chapter in Coach Lawrence's life. Looking forward to seeing him in the resurrection. Tim "Goose" Gander”

March 13, 2020

Perry Robinson wrote a sympathy message

“Maddie and family, we were saddened to learn of tom's passing. He left a legacy of love and a life filled with family, friends, students, and athletes whose lives would all have been different without his presence and contributions to their individual and collective life stories. Who could ask for more at the end of one's life? Personally, i was privileged to spend time with him on a couple of trout streams and around campfires. I will forever cherish those memories...perry and sarah r.”

March 12, 2020

Nancy Watson-Bocher wrote a sympathy message

“Maddy, we are so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. We plan to drive to Tom's service and offer condolences in person. We will see you Saturday. Remembering Tom and you both with the best of memories... Jeff and Nancy Bocher”