Lawrence, Philip R.

Philip R. Lawrence, 67, of Coralville, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at Lantern Park Care Center after a lengthy battle with kidney cancer. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with a time of visitation before the service, beginning at 2 p.m.

Philip was born April 19, 1944, in Tuscola, Ill., son of Raymond and Pauline (Morris) Lawrence. After high school, Phil attended Southern Illinois University and went on to work for Continental Grain with quality control where he spent 28 years. During this time, he married Linda Schlueter on May 9, 1970, in Carbondale, Ill. He also worked for several years for Graham Plastics as a shift supervisor, retiring in 2005.

They spent many years in the Iowa City area and enjoyed the time spent so close to family. He enjoyed time spent bowling, hunting, camping and golfing. After his cancer diagnosis, Philip focused more time on woodworking which had become a form of therapy for him.

His family includes his daughter, Christine Reid of Coralville; grandsons, Cory and Josh Reid; mother, Pauline Lawrence of Arcola, Ill.; sister, Linda Wickersham of Arcola, Ill.; sister-in-law, Barbara Kuenne of California; brother-in-law, Bill Schlueter and his wife, Margaret, of Fairview Heights, Ill.; as well as four nieces and a nephew.

Philip was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; and his father.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City is caring for Philip's family and his services.

Memorial contributions may be made in Philip's memory to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent to his family through the Web at .