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 Family will receive friends 4 to 6 PM, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob for many years and always knew him to be an honest warm helpful and kind man. He helped me over the years understanding transportation planning and the needs of local government and it’s citizens. He always and only had good things to say about his warm and loving family.

Suzann Rhodes

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Obituary for Robert E. Lawler

Robert E. Lawler 1953-2021

Robert E. Lawler

03/14/1953 - 08/30/2021

 Robert Edward Lawler, age 68, of Westerville, Ohio passed away Monday, August 30, 2021.

Graduate of Ohio State University with a B.S. and M.S in Civil Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer, 36-year employee of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission culminating as Director of Transportation and Interim Executive Director.

Survived by spouse Le Thu Bach Lawler; son, John (Vickie) Peterson; grandchildren Alexander, Brendan, Catherine and Devon; brothers James (Jamie), Brian (Stacey), and Brent Lawler; nephews Michael, Timothy, Matthew, Thomas, and John; and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by parents Robert A. and Frances D. Lawler and son Lance S. Peterson.

Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Thursday, September 2 at HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville, a mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd, Columbus 43299.

Friends may contribute in his memory to Consumers Union, WOSU, the Catholic Church, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.