Blake Lawrence


Blake Lawrence, age 92 of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at home; just one month shy of his 93rd birthday. He was born Aug. 6, 1923 in Ironton Township at home. Blake was a graduate of Reedsburg High School, Class of 1941. On May 1, 1951 he was united in marriage to Rita Demuth. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Blake graduated from the UW Agriculture Program. He was employed by Southern Wisconsin Breeders in Middleton, Tri-State Breeders in Westby and also owned Richardson House of Color. In his free time he enjoyed wood working, and golf and was especially proud of his Hole In One.Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Rita (Demuth) Lawrence; children, Susan (Jim Riley) Aitken, Deborah (Dean) Douglas, David (Kathy) Lawrence and Nancy Lawrence; grandchildren, Jeremy (Claire) Lawrence, Erin Lawrence, Jay Douglas, Aundra (Travis) Graves, Jenna (Tony) Teasdale and Kristen (Steve) Cross; as well as great-grandchildren, Bryson VanHuss, Elijah Graves, Cullen Graves, Mitchell Lawrence and Jaycie Teasdale.Memorial services were held at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City, AZ on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. A Committal Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Baraboo at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice family Care or Care From the Heart of Sun City, AZ. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.