Robert D. Lawler Jr.
December 22, 1963 - April 09, 2020
Mission Viejo CA
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Robert D. Lawler Jr.
December 22, 1963 - April 09, 2020
Mission Viejo CA
Obituary
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, Robert D. Lawler (Bob), loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at age 56.
Bob was born on December 22, 1963, in Chicago, IL to Robert and Mary Lou (Fitzpatrick) Lawler. Bob was 12 years old, when his family relocated to Hattiesburg, MS. After Bob graduated from high school, he joined the United States Marines where he served his country for 10 years achieving the rank of Sergeant. While in the Marines, he met his loving wife, Deborah White, who was also a United States Marine. After his years of service, Bob was honorably discharged. On November 23, 1991, Bob and Debbie were married and started their family in Southern California where they raised their two daughters, Alyssa and Lindsey.
Bob had a passion for cooking, fishing, camping, and gardening. He loved to combine his hobbies by creating meals to entertain family and friends with the fish he caught, vegetables he grew and meat he smoked in “Bertha,” his beloved smoker. Bob will best be remembered by his gregarious personality, quick wit, infectious smile, generosity and gatherings at his home to celebrate family and countless friendships. Bob’s relationships were vast and it can be said that when in public, he never met a stranger. Bob lived life large and each day as if it were his last. Bob will forever be missed and never forgotten.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Robert. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, daughters, Kelsey, Alyssa (Abie), and Lindsey, and his grandchildren, Logan and Lexi, his mother, Mary Lou, his twin sister Angela (Thomas), sisters Janice and Margaret (Doug), brother Daniel, and countless nieces, nephews and cousins.
Burial services to follow at El Toro Memorial Park located at 25751 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630. A celebration of life will take place directly following the burial at Bob’s home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project:
https://communityfundraising.woundedwarriorproject.org/campaign/In-Memory-of-Robert-Lawler
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: May 1, 2020 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: El Toro Memorial Park
- Location: 25751 Trabuco Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 951-9102
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36 responses to Robert D. Lawler Jr.
Roben Kotalik (Kurt) says:
April 23, 2020
So we haven’t seen each other for a very long time our families are very intertwined my father and I send our condolences and he has always been very outgoing and very friendly and always treated us girls with respect even at a very young age that I can remember please know our hearts go out to you and he is in the heavens with family and friends that has gone before him God bless
Shauna Lawler says:
April 23, 2020
My condolences and prayers are with you all.
Kevin Lawler says:
April 23, 2020
Gonna miss you Bob. Always there to lend a hand and give me much needed advice. You will be missed by everyone who had the honor to meet you. May you rest in peace. Say hi to my father and Uncle Robert for me.
Love,
Kevin
Daniel M. Sumrall Sr. says:
April 24, 2020
Robert was not just “a” friend to me, he was a great deal more. He was a fellow classmate, he was my football and weightlifting teammate, he was the class clown (by himself, not with me ), he was a fellow VETERAN, he was indeed my dear friend, but most importantly, Robert was my brother! No, not by birth or by blood but by love! I loved him as if we were blood brothers and he loved me back the same. Robert had a heart of gold and he had a genuine compassion for the wellbeing of others. His love and generosity was not reserved just for his family and close friends; it was far reaching and touched many people. Like sooo many others before me have stated but I must do so again, I’m blessed to have shared the time that I did with Robert because I can honestly say that he was definitely a positive influence on my life! To the family, Robert loved you all so very much and there’s no doubt in my heart and mind that he’s already staked out the perfect in Heaven to be able to watch over! You are in my thoughts and prayers daily and may you continue to care for and support each other during this difficult time! I love you all!!
Jean and Anthony James and family says:
April 24, 2020
My deepest Condolences to this sweet family. I love you Margaret and Doug Lawler and know that your brother must have been a wonderful person. I know he will be missed terribly. My prayers are with you all ,
Kyle Baxter says:
April 24, 2020
Everyone who knew you loved you, Bob. You were bigger than life. You possessed an everlasting positive attitude, were a source of constant encouragement, and proved a role model who demonstrated to others how to live. We had so many great memories like scaring people with monster lifts at the gym, diving into the pool at midnight on New Year’s Eve, and drinking Doc’s special moonshine. You were a kindred spirit in BBQ and beers, and you lived for God, Family, Country and Corps. We had so many great memories and expected many more to come. You were taken too soon and that has left us heartbroken. We will always cherish the time we had together. Losing you has left a big hole in our stomachs, but we will forever have you in our hearts. God Bless You, Bob. Until we meet again, Semper Fi