Edward A. Lauerman, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021 at
his home in Warrington, PA surrounded by his family. A Mass was held at
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church and burial will be later in Waukon,
Iowa.
Ed was born July 24, 1937, in Sparta, WI to Ed and Marguerite Lauerman.
Following graduation from Sparta High School he and his parents moved
to Waukon, Iowa. In 1957 he started his banking career at Waukon State
as a bookkeeper. Throughout his banking career he was associated with
Luana Savings Bank, Fidelity Bank and Trust in Dyersville and Farmers and
Merchants Savings Bank in Waukon where he served as President and
CEO until his retirement. Upon his retirement he was recognized by the
Iowa Bankers Association for 50 years in banking.

He married Ileta Christofferson on May 6, 1961 at Immaculate Conception
Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They were the proud parents of 5 children,
Anthony Charles, Jenifer , Anne, E. Anthony III and Kimberly. Anthony
Charles died in infancy and Anne in 1983.

Ed loved to visit and highlights of his day would be to chat with friends or
customers. He was an avid golfer and woodworker . He and Chris had
many wonderful years of travel.

He is survived by his wife Chris, daughter Jenifer(Ken) Kolar, son E.
Anthony Lauerman III( Marisol),daughter Kimberly Lauerman Jarding and
grandchildren Zachary Kolar(Sofia), Adrian, Jacob and Sarah Jarding and
Andrew, Evelyn and Connor Lauerman.
He was was preceded in death by his infant son Anthony, daughter Anne,
parents and a brother, Paul.

Memorials may be given to Robey Memorial Library Waukon, Iowa.

*Due to the Covid Pandemic, services will be private.