Lawrence John Brodersen, 76, of Solon, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Solon Retirement Village from a lengthy battle with dementia.  Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at The Avacentre at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 South Cedar Street, where there will be a Time of Reflection starting at 7:00 p.m.

Lawrence was born November 4, 1943, in Wyoming, the son of Lorenz and Margaret (Bodecker) Brodersen.  He graduated from Midland High School.  John was united in marriage to Connie Jean Wilslef on May 24, 1964 in Wyoming.  He worked at Allis-Chalmers and then Harnischfeger in Cedar Rapids for over 25 years.  After Harnischfeger closed, he became part of the Heartland Express family until he retired in 2017.  He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing, golfing, and especially spending time with his family.  He was a good friend to many and a supportive, proud dad and grandpa.  He devoted himself to Connie and after she passed away remained true to her and asked about her nearly daily.

John is survived by his children Heidi Brodersen and Heather (Manny Pierson) Brodersen both of Humble, Texas, Heath Brodersen of Clifton Park, New York and Pete (Dani) Brodersen of  Swisher; seven grandchildren Sara and R.J. Ruiz, Theresa Pierson, Edward Brodersen, Johnathan, Alec and Isaac Brodersen; his brother Lorenz (Sue) Brodersen Jr. of Wyoming; his sisters-in-law Helma Schultz of Bondurant, Ruthie (Ed) Hoover of Detroit, Michigan and Rhonda (Kenny) Walters of Marion; his brother-in-law Melvin "Buster" (Donna) Wilslef of Wyoming, as well as his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Connie, who died in August of 2006, his siblings Annie Barnes, Denny Harms, and Alvin "Bud" Harms.

Memorials may be directed to the Dementia Society of America in his name.