Lawrence E. Austin, Jr., 82 of Ladysmith, WI died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by 6 children: Anthony & Sally of Sheldon, WI; Teresa & Eric Lemon of Ladysmith; Cecil Austin and Ray Boris of Ladysmith; Amanda and Burl Smith of Ladysmith; Sonia Austin of Ladysmith; Malia & Chris Alexander of Ladysmith; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and sister Gloria Austin of Cornell, WI.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Brittany, brother Walter and 3 sisters: Nora, Doris and Shirley.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith with Cliff Koehler officiating. Friends may call on Thursday at the funeral home for an hour prior to the service.