Donald R. Lawyer, 82, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Bethany in Fargo, ND, after injuries he suffered in an ATV accident.

Donald Roger Lawyer was born December 10, 1935, in Dows Township, ND, to Elmer Lee and Viola (Borud) Lawyer. He grew up in the area and graduated from Arthur, ND, High School in 1954. He was employed at Burkholder Service in Hunter, ND, for 7 years. In 1963 he joined the Fargo Police Department where he was employed until retiring from the Force in 1992.

He married Jean Ellison on October 25, 1956, in Fargo, ND. The marriage was later dissolved. He married Patricia Kern on July 25, 1983, in SD.
Don lived his retirement years together with Pat at the lake. He spent his time reading westerns, watching and feeding wildlife, tinkering in his garage, and visiting with anyone who was around. In fact, Don never ended a conversation. His gift of time was appreciated by all who knew him, especially his wife.

Donald is survived by his wife and seven children. They are Sharon Lawyer, Eagan, MN, Launee Lawyer Hamnes, Bottineau, ND, Amy Goodwin, Grapevine, TX, Roger (Julie) Lawyer, Bismarck, ND, Scott (Michelle) Such, Hudson, WI, Brad (Nadine) Such, Woodbury, MN, and Ryan (Jennifer) Such, Fargo. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two brothers, Douglas Lawyer, Grand Junction, CO, and Darrell Lawyer, Ardmore, OK.

He is preceded in death by his parents.