Thomas J. Lawlor, age 67, of Goose Lake passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by his wife and children. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sugar Creek. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pape Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the service time Friday at the Church. Per Tom's wishes following the Mass cremation rites will be accorded with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bryant.

Tom was born in Clinton on October 8, 1957, the son of Daniel and Marilyn (Lutz) Lawlor. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1976. Tom married Laura Droste on July 3, 1976 at St. Boniface Church in Clinton. He was employed at Equistar for 20 years and later as the Project Manager for Veolia Water for 15+ years and farmed near Goose Lake. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sugar Creek. He had served on the council of St. Mary's Church, Bryant, Knights of Columbus, and the Goose Lake Fire Department. Tom was a frequent blood and platelet donor. Tom enjoyed playing golf, staying busy on the farm, and most especially being with his family. He was devoted to his faith. He was a Iowa Hawkeye and Star Trek fan.

Tom is survived by his wife Laura; 4 children, Josh (Michelle) Lawlor of Le Claire; Jeremy (Sarah) Lawlor of Stockton; Carol (Russ) Miller of Long Grove; and Jeff (Michelle) Lawlor of St. Charles, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, Michael, Mya, Joel, Alaina, Caden, Collin, Blair, Reese, Chase, Natalie, and Noelle; his sister, Theresa (Jack) Boysen of Clinton; his brother, Mike (Roxanne) Lawlor of Folletts; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Jenny.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Church, Sugar Creek.

Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.