In Memory

Howard Lauer - Class Of 1949

Howard Lauer

Howard Robert Lauer, 80, of Ocean Pines, Md., died on Friday May 3, 2013, at his home.  A memorial service held at the Community Church of Ocean Pines with Rev. Bill Sterling officiating.

Born in Kirkwood, Mo., he was the son of the late Theodore E. Lauer and Lolita Posey Rambo.

Howard was also preceded in death by a brother, Ted E. Lauer Jr. in 2012.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Ann Olson Lauer. Also surviving are his son, Bruce Alan Lauer of Coatesville; daughters, Lynn M. Totoro and her husband John of Sewell, N.J. and Trish Lauer and her husband Gary Hudson of Riverside, Ala.; a brother, Bruce Lauer of Sarasota, Fla.; and grandchildren, Jessie, Joshua and Kristin, Tara and Bob; and great-grandson Devon.

Howard started his career in sales with Fuller Brush in 1953. He retired as General Manager of Direct Operations for North America after 27 years with A.W. Chesterton Company.

Howard was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, serving from 1949 to 1951. He was a member of the Community Church of Ocean Pines, Md. He was also a member of Naples Heritage Golf and Country Club in Naples, Fla., where he served as a member of the board and as president.

Published in The Daily Local News, West Chester, Chester County (PA) -  May 7, 2013