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Joseph Lamere Obituary
BETHALTO — Joseph "Joe" D. Lamere, 75, of Bethalto, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 19, 1945, the son of Albert and Mary (Nelson) Lamere. He married Deborah "Debbie" J. Watts on June 14, 1969 in Alton, Illinois.
Joe is a Veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1965 to 1967. He was a building mechanic for Ameritech for 30 years. Joe ran marathons and raced bicycles, both on and off road, for the St. Louis, Missouri, Cycling Club. He enjoyed playing indoor soccer in numerous adult mens' leagues. He built a wood-burning stove which heated his home for many years. Joe read voraciously, everything from Larry McMurtry to Cornell Woolrich.
Along with his wife, Debbie; he is survived by his sons, Darren of Rosewood Heighs, Illinois, and Brian of Beaverton, Oregon;a daughter-in-law, Emily, and grandchildren August, Ella, Ulee and Sofia; a brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Cathy Lamere of Alton; a sister Mary Freeman of Dyer, Indiana; a brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Barb Lamere of Alton; and brother (in more than law) and sister-in-law Anson and Judy Wong. Joe is survived by many nieces and nephews, but especially three special nieces, Melanie Wong Goelz of Oakland, California, Sharon Lamere of Godfrey, Illinois, and Andrea Schaeffer of Franklin, Tennessee; as well as a very special friend and caregiver, Amanda Martin of Alton.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Lamere; and siblings, Albert, Sherman, Ted, Dora and Betty.
A private visitation will be held at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Burial and graveside service will take place at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials can be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and/or St. Joseph Indian School in Chamberland, South Dakota.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Lamere
Judith Wong
May 25, 2022
Our Joe is greatly missed. We love sharing memories of him as a husband, father, brother and friend. He will always be in our hearts forever.
Tammy Reed
June 4, 2020
Joe was a kind man, loved to name songs and watch sports whether it was Hockey or baseball. He was a enjoyable person to talk to. I enjoyed Taking care of him ! Such a sweet gentleman.
Tammy Reed
Susan Hale
June 3, 2020
Joe was a great man. He will be sadly missed by all. Debbie I'm so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I'm still grieving.
Mike Cleary
May 31, 2020
Many fond memories of Joe running and biking before his horrendous stroke. He always kept me in stitches. I particularly remember one event we did together as part of a team, 24 hour running relay at a high school track in St. Louis. Had a horrendous thunder storm about half way through the event, spent a large of the evening in a tent with Joe and some other member of the team. Joe's humor kept us from crying.
Tamara Watson
May 31, 2020
I will truly miss talking with Joe about Clint Eastwood movies. Joe always had me laughing. My condolences to his family.
Judy Wong
May 30, 2020
Joe was the best of the best. I was honored to be his sister (in-law) for
over 50 years. He was a wonderful husband, father, uncle and friend to
all who knew him. We will keep his memory (especially his humor, Joe-isms as we called them) in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, Joe. We all love you very much!
Rebecca A Levi
May 29, 2020
Going to miss you ,Joe. You would run passed my house all the time. You were a good neighbor , friend, an you would always have a smile for smile. Now you can run with the angels up above and watch over you family . My sympathy an prayers goes out to his family and friends
Carmen Littleton
May 28, 2020
My sincere condolences to you, Debbie, and your family. May your memories, family, and friends bring you comfort.
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