Phillip A. Lauer

DOVER – Phillip Allen "Tugboat" Lauer, 53, entered into rest at 11:44 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born November 16, 1965 in York, he was a son of the late William E. and Dorothy N. (Brown) Lauer.

Phillip graduated from Dover High School in 1985.  He worked as a cook for Shiloh American Legion Post 791 and previously the Racehorse Tavern and the Ramada Inn.

He was a member of Dover Fish and Game, West Manchester Township Farmers and Sportsmans Association, Shiloh American Legion Post 791, the VFW and many other area social clubs. Phillip was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed crafts and woodworking.

Phillip is survived by four sisters, Betty A. Fidler and husband, Jeff and Beverly J. Carter and husband, Don, all of York, Brenda S. Baugher and husband, Mark of Dover and Pamela R. Beal and husband, Doug of New Oxford; two nieces; three nephews; two great nieces; two great nephews; and his beloved cats, Scotts and Zoom.

Following cremation, relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Phillip's graveside service on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM in Salem Union Cemetery, 2705 W. Canal Rd., Dover.  Officiating will be Ralph Miller.

Refreshments will follow at the Shiloh American Legion Post 791, 1490 Poplars Rd., York, PA 17408.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Central PA, 900 Arlington Avenue, Suite 134A, Harrisburg, PA 17109.

The Kidney Foundation of Central PA
900 Arlington Ave., Suite 134A, Harrisburg PA 17109