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Edward Herman Laws

Edward Herman Laws

Edward Herman Laws, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati. Born, January 4, 1938 in Bridgeport, Indiana, he was the son of Clarence “Bud” and Gertrude (Flodder) Laws.

He was the owner/operator of Laws Trucking in California for 11 years. Eddie retired from Hill-Rom after 27 years. He loved the outdoors and camping. He enjoyed sitting outside and waving at everyone passing by. He also enjoyed traveling to Gulf Shores, Alabama and spending time with his family.

Ed married Thelma Cramer Laws on June 7, 1958 and she survives. Other survivors include his son Doug (Robin) Laws; four daughters, Dea (Scott) Fasbinder, Debbie Siebert, Diane (Mike) Alloway, Darbi (Darren) Wilson; one sister, Sandy (Pork) Wittkamper; 21 grandchildren, Kyle Weber, Kris Weber, Korey Weber, Keri Fasbinder, Jami Fasbinder, Abby Siebert, Traci Siebert, Clint Siebert, Adam Siebert, Lacee (Travis) Ash, Kady (Rusty) Ison, Kirby Alloway, Logan Alloway, Allen (Hannah) Laws, Annjeanette Laws, Kurtis Wilson, Loren (Cody) DeVol, Ross Wilson, Drew Wilson, Rylee Wilson; and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law Jerry Siebert; grandson Jeremy Fasbinder; and great grandson Emmitt Ash.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Milan Volunteer Fire Department through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.popfuneralhome.com.