Colin Lawe Sr., 73, passed away on March 2, 2016.
Colin was born on Sept. 22, 1942, to the late John D. and Julia (Aaron) Lawe, in Neopit.
Colin was employed as a Menominee County sheriff for 22 years, retiring as a sergeant. During his time with the sheriff’s department, he was also cross-deputized by Shawano, Langlade and Oconto counties.
Colin also owned and operated landscaping, logging and trucking businesses. He drove truck for many years, becoming a member of the Million Mile Mack Club. The miles he was able to drive and ride with his son, Colin Jr., were very special to him. In his younger years he was a golden gloves boxer and was proud to have been able to pass on his passion for boxing to his grandson, Michael.
In his free time, Colin loved riding motorcycles, visiting with family and tribal elders, and being outdoors, especially while hunting.
Colin is survived by his children, Colleen (Bobby) Chapman, of Kentucky, Colin (fiancé, Pauline Centers) Lawe Jr., of Seymour, and Cameo Lawe, of Arizona; grandchildren, Carrie (Todd) Kitts, of West Virginia, Lance Hayes, of Kentucky, Shay (fiancé, Lacey) Sanapaw, of Shawano, Colin (fiancé, Rose) Lawe III, of Seymour, Michael (Alaina Wilson) Sanapaw, of Keshena, Claude (fiancé, Angelica) Lawe, and Cody Lawe, of Keshena; great-grandchildren, Kamio, Mickayla, Taylor, J.R. and Dominic; a sister, Colette “Sugar” Anderson; and a brother, Richard (Patricia) Lawe. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Carol “Stell” Boivin, Colleen Warrington and Claudette Dodge; as well as a brother, Claude Lawe.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.