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William Joseph "Billy" Lauer

  • Thursday, September 20, 1962 - Saturday, May 14, 2022

Services

  • Thursday, May 19, 2022
  • 11:00 AM
  • Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
  • 101 Owensville Road West River, MD 20778

William Joseph “Billy” Lauer, 59, of Friendship passed away May 14, 2022. He was born September 20, 1962 to William Jr. and Jacqueline Helen (Goode) Lauer. Billy grew up in Maryland City and graduated from Meade High School. He was a member of the Local Printing Union 72 and worked as a union printer for Editors/Kelly Printing for 21 years before going to work with CP Direct in 2015. In his spare time, Billy enjoyed woodworking, decorating for Christmas, spending time with his friends and his cat Hunter.

Billy is survived by his daughter Shannon Lauer Stratton and her husband Gary of Millersville, parents William and Jacqueline Lauer of Friendship, sisters Betsy Mantua of Union Bridge, MD and Nancy Harrison of Friendship, nieces Kacey Lauer and Rachael Foss and nephews Joey Harrison and Ryan and Kyle Mantua.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Billy’s name may be made to Cats R’ Us Rescue at the address and link below.

Cats R' Us Rescue

  • PO Box 160 Gambrills, MD 21054
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linda smith

May 22 – Obituary: William Joseph “Billy” Lauer

Betsy just found out about your brother’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs and prayers

Jay and Dinah Collert

May 19 – Obituary: William Joseph “Billy” Lauer

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Sharon Dye Rankin

May 16 – Obituary: William Joseph “Billy” Lauer

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Lean on each other, and God’s peace in the days, months, and years ahead.

Paula Stratton

May 16 – Obituary: William Joseph “Billy” Lauer

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
When Shannon and Gary got married we become a bigger family and enjoyed our time with Billy on holidays when we were able to get together. He will be missed. God bless

Tiffany Jacobs

May 16 – Obituary: William Joseph “Billy” Lauer

Shannon, Mr. & Mrs. Lauer, Betsy, and Nancy

Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of Billy so unexpectedly and much too soon. I am holding you all in my heart and praying for you.

I love you Shannon and I am always here for you.

Tiffany, Tristen, and Aviana

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