Lawrence J Eyler

Lawrence Eyler, 88, of Cape Girardeau passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born January 16, 1936, in Fort Madison, IA to the late Keith C. and Florence Jenkins Eyler.
Lawrence grew up in Burlington, IA. He entered the Army in 1955 and after his duty he graduated from WIU with a bachelor's degree and played football for the Leathernecks as a running back. He went on to live a full life, he had many businesses along the way. He retired as a Physical Education teacher from Semi Valley, CA. He enjoyed traveling and had a passion for motorcycles. Larry was a member of the Widow Sons, Motorcycle Club and a lifetime member of the Elks in California. He loved and cherished his dogs Ursa, Brandie and Romi.
Lawrence is survived by a son William Liley of Cape Girardeau, daughters Kristin Eyler of Simi Valley, CA and Laura Liley of Cape Girardeau, two grandchildren, Elizabeth Coryell and Ryan Morrise.
A memorial visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 - 6 pm at the McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
Military Honors will be provided by the Missouri Honors Team at 6 pm.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital.
Online condolences can be made at mccombsfuneralhome.com
 

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