HOWARD C. LAWLER JR. Indianola Howard C. Lawler Jr., 79, passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Des Moines, IA. In following with his wishes, he has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Carole; sons, Bret (MaryAnn) Lawler and Michael Lawler; grandchildren, Cole Lawler, Dylan Lawler, Morgan Hiracheta, Logan Lawler, Keetan Lawler and Emily Lawler; great-granddaughter, Annabelle Hiracheta; brother, George (Nina) Lawler; brother-in-law, Dwight (Connie) Rakes; two nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, H.C. and Pauline Lawler; infant son, Brian Scott Lawler and his in-laws, Les and Polly Rakes.