In Memory
Samuel Sturgis Lawler Jr
Samuel Sturgis Lawler, 87, passed away September 24, 2003. Born in Minneapolis, MN, he was a longtime Jacksonville resident and active member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in business and the University of Florida with a pharmacy degree. As a pharmacist, he served many local customers as the owner and operator Lawler Pharmacy.
During World War II, he served in the Army Airforce as a pilot in N. Africa and Sicily and as a glider pilot, he led a mission behind German lines and was captured and held for 18 months, by the Germans, as a POW. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Josephine G. Lawler; son, Russell S. Lawler (wife, Jill); and grandson, Alexander S. Lawler.
A cryptside service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 27th, at Oaklawn Cemetery with Fr. James Corry officiating. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME
Article from 26 Sep 2003 The Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville, FL)
| Name | Samuel Sturgis Lawler Jr |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Birth Date | 24 Apr 1916 |
| Birth Place | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Death Date | 24 Sep 2003 |
| Burial | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Father | Samuel S Lawler |
| Mother | Edna Russel |
| Home in 1935 | South Bend, Indiana |
| Enlistment Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Enlistment Date | 23 Dec 1941 |
| Discharge Date | 6 Jan 1946 |
| Enlistment Branch 1 | Army |
| Enlistment Date 1 | 16 Jun 1941 |
| Discharge Date 1 | 22 Dec 1941 |
Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com
04/29/2026 EJS
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123604218/samuel-sturgis-lawler
|