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George Lamb Obituary
Immediately after graduating from Humboldt High School in St. Paul in 1944, George enlisted in the Navy. After discharge in 1946, George attended the University of Minnesota on the GI Bill graduating as a math and science teacher. He was teaching school when he was recalled to the service during the Korean Conflict and served on an aircraft carrier.
Discharged from the Navy in 1954, George began a 30-year career with IBM Corp.
Wooing Cecelia Stevens by serenading the words from the musical "Carousel" — "If I loved you, words wouldn't come in an easy way" - he proposed and on July 6, 1955, they began 61 years of marriage.
George was a thespian, sailor, painter, skier, traveler and could tell a great story.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Clarence, sisters Mary Margaret Lamb and Helen Ridley, he is survived by his wife, Cecelia; children, James (Lori), Mary Ellen Easley (Mike), Susan Laney (Bob), Kathleen Novotny (Dale), and Jennifer Hazzard (John); 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to the Charter House supportive care staff for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Pius X, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Pius X Catholic Church or charity of choice.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, with a memorial Mass following at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1315 12th Ave. NW, Rochester.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
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Kathryn Loeb
December 10, 2016
Had the pleasure of meeting George a number of times. What a lovely gentle full of life person! I'm sure his wife and family will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of George.
Sandy Berg
December 10, 2016
Never met George but work with son, Jim. Jim relayed a story to us that I believe shows George's ingenuity and engineering expertise. It had to do with George buying a circus tent, color-coding the poles, and than taking the family on a camping trip in the station wagon. Sounded like the "camping thing" was short-lived. Again, never knew George personally, but felt like I knew him through Jim's stories. I'm sure there are many memories to go around.
Steve Werle
December 9, 2016
Dear Lamb Family,
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. George remains at the center of so many fond memories from my childhood - glorious sailboat rides at dusk on Lake Pepin; viewing countless Minnesota Vikings games on the TV, watching his hands rubbing frantically and expecting smoke to appear at any moment; and whiling away long, carefree summer days on the hammock under that giant shade tree in front of your trailer. And, my goodness, the stories! No one could spin a tale or exaggerate a yarn like George Lamb. I can still hear him laughing before he reaches the punchline of a favorite joke. What a joy it was to spend time, to share laughter, and to witness the remarkable love for life, for family, and for friendship that he wore constantly on his sleeve. I will miss George dearly but am reminded of Thornton Wilder's observation: "The greatest tribute to the dead is not grief, but gratitude." I am grateful for having known George.
Peace,
Steve
Jim Garrett
December 9, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. I'll always remember the great times I had skiing with George and Ceil on our weekly Blizzard trips. The best was hearing George on the speaker as "Howard Hartzell" announcing the sports happenings of the day. What a wonderful spirit! And, so nurturing to all of us kids. My heart breaks that he is no longer here, but I bet he and my old Dad are laughing right now about the time or two that the bus sped right past us on the highway in Pine Island! My heart is with you all now as you grieve and celebrate his wonderful life.
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December 8, 2016
Dear Lamb family please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I, Becky have particular found memories of George, especially from my youth on the many ski trips and overnights at the Lamb home. He will be greatly missed and was such a wonderful man.
Peace and prayers, Becky, David Sprenger
December 7, 2016
The Fyffe Family is so sad to learn of George Lamb's passing. What great family memories we have with all the Lambs. Our prayers are with you! Peace and love, Pamela Fyffe and all the rest of us Fyffes!
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