Raymond G. Lambert

Raymond G. Lambert, 93, of Delta passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold. Raymond was born in Delta on Aug. 20, 1928, to the late George R. and Beulah G. (Cass) Lambert. A 1946 graduate of Lyons H.S., he would later marry Pauline Kessler, his loving wife of 72 years, on June 6, 1949, and she survives.

Raymond was a track foreman working for New York Central, Penn Central, and Conrail Railroad for over 43 years, retiring in 1990. He was also a member of the Mountain of Praise Church in Delta. In his spare time, Raymond enjoyed gardening, reading his Bible, and loved driving the church van. He was also a member of the Brotherhood of Maintanceway Employees. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Also left to cherish his memory are his children, Doyle (Patti) Lambert of West Unity, Craig Lambert of Burleson, Texas, and Sandra Leathers of Archbold; brothers, Alfred (Billie Jo) Lambert of Showlow Ariz., and Hal (Cynthia) Lambert of Wauseon; son-in-law, Phillip Orner; son-in-law, David Kinsman; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandsons.

He was also preceded in death by his daughters, Deborah McCullough, Brenda Kinsman, and Pamela Orner; sisters, Betty Battig, Imogene Lambert, and Juanita Hoffman; brothers, Robert and Kenneth Lambert; and great-grandson, Steven Ross Shaffer.

Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Barnes Funeral Chapel in Delta, with Pastor Betty Fuller officiating. Interment followed at Winameg Cemetery in Delta.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Family of Raymond Lambert c/o Pauline Lambert or The Mountain of Praise Church, 409 Dillrose Drive, Northwood, Ohio 43619 in Raymond's memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.