Patrick M. Lawler, age 77, of Pennock, passed away Thursday, May 21, at his residence under hospice care and surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of Patrick's life will be held at a later date. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Kandiyohi.  Military honors will be provided by the Willmar American Legion Post #167.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Patrick was born on August 24, 1948, in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Jerome and Bernice (Lorinser) Lawler. He grew up in Willmar, was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and graduated from Willmar High School in 1966. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served 4 years at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, Georgia. After being honorably discharged, Patrick worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a clerk until his retirement. He made his home on a hobby farm near Pennock where he enjoyed nature and its peaceful surroundings.

He is survived by five siblings, Linda Larson of St. Cloud, Jackie (and Dr. Bradley) Isaacson of Plymouth, Rick (and Terry) Lawler of Willmar, Jeff (and Valerie) Lawler of Lake Lillian and Bobbi (and Dan) Elkjer of Willmar; and brother-in-law, Rory Weiss of Willmar; besides other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Weiss; two brothers, Doug and Tom Lawler; and a brother-in-law, Dwayne Larson.