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C. LAWSEN CORLEW, 84, of Butler, PA, formerly of Springfield, died at 8:25 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2008 in Mars, PA.

Lawsen was born May 10, 1923 in Essey, MO the son of W. Clarence and Kitty (McCartney) Corlew. He married Shirley Henderson on December 31, 1953 in Salisbury, MO. She preceded him in death on August 21, 2004.

Lawsen served his country in World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1946. He retired from the State of Illinois where he had worked as an engineer. He was a member of the Northenders VFW Post #10302, serving on their honor guard for over ten years before moving to Pennsylvania.

Lawsen was also preceded in death by his parents, and six brothers and sisters.

Surviving are his son Randall L. (wife, Leslie) Corlew of Butler, PA; his daughter Rebecca S. Wingfield of Bates City, MO; and his three grandsons, Joshua Wingfield, Matthew Corlew and Nicholas Corlew.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Salisbury City Cemetery under the direction of Summerville Funeral Home. Military honors provided by the Salisbury American Legion Post #391 and the Cleve Iman VFW Post #44926.

Minister: Rev. Nathan Argent.