Obituary of Robert L Lawler

Robert L. Lawler, Sr., of Warminster, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Abington Hospice in Warminster. He was 84 years old. Born in Croydon, PA, Bob was the son of the late John J. and Louise (nee Leuschel) Lawler. Bob was an active volunteer and parishioner of Nativity of Our Lord Church since 1962. Bob was happiest watching his children’s, and later, his grandchildren’s activities and sports. He enjoyed traveling but he also treasured his time spent at the Jersey shore with family and friends. In addition to playing golf, he spent many years on the Chesapeake Bay aboard his boat, the Glory Daze. He spent the last several years working part-time and spending time with his grandchildren, who brought him great joy. Bob graduated Villanova University with honors in 1960 with an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering. In 1965, Bob graduated Drexel University with a Masters in Electrical Engineering, also with honors. He was employed by Univac and then Leeds & Northrup until his retirement in 1994. Bob was a proud veteran having served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Jane M. Lawler (nee Whelan). He was the devoted father of Robert L. Lawler, Jr. (Carmen), Jeanne Frank (Brian) and Maureen Vandergeest (Joseph). He was the loving grandfather of Meilyn, Joey, Kate and Analei. Bob is also survived by his sister, Louise Hurst. He was preceded in death by his brother, John J. Lawler, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to call Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00PM at the Louis Swift Plunkett Funeral Home, 529 N. York Road, Hatboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Road, Warminster. Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery, 3797 County Line Road, Chalfont. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Nativity of Our Lord School, “Sponsor a Student Program”, 605 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974 or to the charity of your choice.