Lawrence Laws

Age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Doc was born in Otsego, Michigan on September 18, 1936, the son of the late Lawrence "Doc" and Lucille (Foster) Laws. He graduated from Otsego High School, class of 1954. Doc served his country honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He spent his entire career in the paper industry and retired from Graphic Packaging after more than 40 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. Doc was also a NASCAR and boxing enthusiast and was a Golden Gloves Boxer. Doc was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys L. (Betzner) Laws on January 16, 2025. He is survived by his step-children, Sherry (Ron) Denemy, Rowan Deurloo and Jennifer Black; grandchildren, Taylor (TJ) Buchanan, Carson (Sim) Botta, Oakley Deurloo, Wyatt Morales and Aiden, Riley, Cadence and Maddix Black; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Janet) Laws and Eugene (Judith) Laws; as well as several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Doc's life will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Otsego VFW Post 3030, 124 North Farmer St., Otsego, MI 49078. Memorial contributions may be made to the Otsego VFW Post 3030. Interment with full military honors will take place on Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Friends and family may share a memory or leave a condolence message online at www.langelands.com. Arrangements entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007.