Obituary for Robert E. Lawler
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.