- He was born July 18 1934 in the Town of Delavan, WI the son of the late Clarence H. and Muriel M. (Dickson) Van Dan. He graduated from Walworth High School. He served in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Leonardwood, MO. With a tour of duty in Germany, there he traveled the countryside at every opportunity. After returning to Wisconsin, Lawrence met Shirley Ann Knutson at the Walworth Theatre. He married the love of his life on July 1, 1961 and settled down in Fontana, WI. Lawrence worked for a time with Wisconsin Southern Gas Co. He and Shirley built "Bent Nail Acres", their homestead outside of Elkhorn, WI. Lawrence went to work for Wisconsin Oven Corporation of East Troy, WI. He enjoyed working there for over 26 years retiring in 2004. Lawrence enjoyed fixing cars, deer hunting, traveling and time with his grandchildren. He especially liked working together with his sons on home projects. He and Shirley traveled all 48 contiguous states. They also spent time at their Patch Hill hobby farm in Richland County. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Shirley, 3 sons and their families; Two brothers and by a host of other relatives and friends.
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1934 - 2014 (79 jaar)
