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Frederick William Lauer

September 26th, 1916 - April 9th, 2012

Frederick's Obituary

Frederick William Lauer, 95, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, at Caretel Inns. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, officiated by Rev. Gerald Schroer. Friends may visit from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home. Friends wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Frederick was born in Chicago, IL, on September 26, 1916, to Phillip & Elisabeth (Thye) Lauer. On September 5, 1943, in Burlington, Iowa, he married Helen Meger. He served his country during WWII in the United States Army. He retired from Whirlpool after 41 years. He is survived by his daughter Carol Mihalik of Stevensville; son Eugene (Roxie) Lauer of North Ferrisburg, Vermont; three grandsons Steven (Krista) Mihalik, Scott (Kimberly) Mihalik, Jessie Lauer and four great-grandchildren Makena, Helaina, Mikhail and Caiden. Frederick was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister Bernice Revoir; and a brother Lester Peters.

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