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Lyle Lamers Obituary
Lyle J. Lamers, 97, of De Pere, passed away Sunday morning, December 30, 2012 at home. The son of the late Richard and Anna (Van Lanen) Lamers was born July 27, 1915 in the Town of Buchanan. He married Ellen Turriff at St. Boniface Church on June 17, 1941. She preceded him in death in 1972. On March 3, 1973, he married Helen (Klister) Vander Loop in Hollandtown.
Lyle farmed in the Towns of Wrightstown and Lawrence from 1928 to 1972. Mr. Lamers founded Lamers Bus Lines in 1944, and it is still in operation today. He drove bus until the age of 72 and was a member of the Wisconsin School Bus Association for many years. He served with the Lawrence Fire Department for 33 years. In his later years, his hobbies were working around the yard and in his shop and recycling.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, his children, Allen (Elaine) Lamers, Lyla (Frank) Griffin, Myra Lamers (Tom Foley), Kevin (Mary) Lamers, Helen's children, Joyce (Vince) Denzel, Dennis (Char) Vander Loop, Donald Vander Loop, James Vander Loop (Marge Zimmerman), Helen's daughters-in-law, Marian Vander Loop, Sandy Vander Loop, his twenty five grandchildren, thirty nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Survivors also include Lyle's siblings, Gene Lamers, Mary (Gerald) Nackers, Rose (Francis) Schmidt, Frances (Bob) Haen, Emily (Gordon) Vander Wyst, Marcel (Marilyn) Lamers, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Lamers. Lyle is also survived by Helen's brother Cyril Klister. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ellen, daughter-in-law, Carol (Landwehr) Lamers, siblings, Gordon (Mary) Lamers, Ruby (Robert) Turriff (Van Handel), Jane (Sylvester) Vosters, Paul Lamers, Delia Lamers. In addition, Lyle is also preceded in death by Ellen's family, Robert Turriff, Mary (Bill) Rottier, Rose (Norman) Bain, as well as Helen's children, Norman and Antone Vander Loop, grandson Scott Vander Loop, and her siblings.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013. (TODAY). Family prayer service will be held at 3:30 pm. Visitation will also be held at 9:00 am Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Family, Suburban Drive at Lourdes Avenue, De Pere until time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the church at 11:00 am Friday with Father Tim Shillcox, O. Praem., officiating. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Lamers Family. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations would be appreciated to the Lamers Family Memorial Fund, which supports local charities and educational institutions.
The Lamers family extends a special thank you to Anna Jane Diedrich. Also a special thanks to Carrie, Benna, Brooke and the staff from Home Instead.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lyle Lamers
January 9, 2013
To Helen,Allen, Lyla,Myra and Kevin, we send our deepest sympathies. We join with you in mourning the passing of a great man. Lyle was a great friend of my late husband, Art VanSistine and we both shared wonderful memories of time together with Lyle and Helen. Lyle spent time with Art when his health was failing, he will always be remembered for his kindness.
Lyle was also a friend of my husband, Dan Hoffmann. We both join in sending our love to the family of this wonderful man.
Dan and Jan Hoffmann, Largo,FL
Cheryl Willems
January 8, 2013
To his wife Helen and his family,
I am so sorry for the passing of Lyle.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
May the Holy Spirit and the Angels of God be with him.
Debbie Roffers - Schneider
January 7, 2013
Lamers family, I was very sad to hear of Lyle's passing. I will always remember Lyle's smile and the way he always made every person he came in contact with feel important. Lyle always had a kind word for his drivers and lead by example. Lyle will be missed.
Janice Welhouse
January 5, 2013
Aunt Helen & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss but we never want our loved ones to suffer.
(Janice Welhouse) Daughter of Marcella & Sylvester) Love You Helen. My Prayers are with you.
Doris & Bob Brron
January 5, 2013
To the Lamers family, what a wonderful man your father was, his smile said it all. enoyed seeing him in church for daily Mass..Our school system would not be the same without him, THANKS LYLE
Valerie Albers
January 4, 2013
Kevin, and family, my deepest sympathy. I have such fond memories of your dad and family. I rememer getting up early coming to the home to start early on mom's bus route. My mom and dad,Millie and Ken Bain wiil miss him. .Val and Paul Albers
Bonny & Ann Kempen
January 4, 2013
Dear Lamers Family,
You have our deepest sympathy in the lost of Lyle. He was a good man and his legacy will live on, and we will remember him every time we see a LAMERS bus, and send up a quick prayer for all of his relatives and friends who have survived him.
Roberta Delaruelle
January 4, 2013
I wish to extend my sympathy to the Lamers family.I remember him as a very nice caring man.
Ross Early's mom.
Jim and Dianne Calaway
January 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Lamers family. Hope you find peace and comfort in knowing that God has better things in store for Lyle. He was a wonderful person! Jim and Dianne Calaway
Joe and Judy Mirr
January 3, 2013
To Kevin and the rest of the family, my condolences to all of you on the loss of your Dad. I have great memories of coming home with Kevin on weekends from UW-Eau Claire and washing watching buses under Lyle's watchful eye! May you find great comfort in all of your wonderful memories.
Lois Welhouse Grigg
January 3, 2013
My sincere sympathies to the family, losing someone close is always hard. May you find peace & comfort in knowing he is in a better place.
Anne Salm Headrick
January 3, 2013
Lyle leaves quite a legacy--his wonderful family and all his good works. God must be very proud of him, a good and faithful servant. My condolences to the family.
dave withbroe
January 3, 2013
drove for you 30+ years ago. hav emany find memories of you.
Sue Eckrich
January 3, 2013
Having worked with Lamers Bus Lines for many years would like to express my sympathies to the Lamers' family. What a great legacy Lyle has left for the travel industry especially the motor coach industry.
Sue Eckrich, Nationwide Travelers
Jon Evenson
January 3, 2013
My condolences to the Lamers family. Lyle was a great man who led by example, working hard and sharing his experience with those he knew. Lyle was proud of his family and demonstrated integrity and resolve in all he did. He leaves countless memories for all of us that will be fondly remembered.
Susan (King) Blemberg
January 2, 2013
55 years ago, I was a scared first grader waiting on the corner for the bus to take me to St. Joseph's school far away from my Ashwaubenon Home. When the bus door opened and I saw Mr. Lamers kind, smiling face, I was no longer afraid. My sympathies to the entire Lamers family.
Vern Malchow
January 2, 2013
So sorry to hear about Lyle. We are unable to come to the funeral as we will be out-of-town. May he rest in peace.
The Vern Malchow Family
Pat Campbell
January 2, 2013
To Lyle's family:
Your dad left a wonderful legacy. I enjoyed spending time with him-swapping farm experiences and hearing bus stories while I was at the farm as a Caregiver for Home Instead. Cherish the memories!
James Mathes
January 2, 2013
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Lyle. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out for the entire Lamers Family. Sincerely, Jim and Karen Mathes
Pat Connors
January 2, 2013
What good memories, Lyle always drove our bus to the football games in the late 60's. I played for Green Bay Southwest, he always had something positive to say.
Great Guy!!
Pat Connors
Greg and Grace(Thyssen) Boncher
January 2, 2013
To the Lamers family,
Lyle was special person in our neighborhood. Lyle was a gentle and polite man we had the privilege to know and grow up with his children.
Lisa Gildernick
January 2, 2013
God Bless you Lyle- you were part of our family. Bob and Virgina & our whole family have you in our prayers.
Bobbie Baker
January 1, 2013
Many Blessings and prayers to the Lamers family. The flu will keep us from the services physically, however, we will be there in heart and spirit.
Dorothy, Richard, Wendy, Jon and Bobbie Wohlfeil
Marion Vanderloop
January 1, 2013
To Father-in-Law, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Great Great Grandpa,
Our hearts are very sad we can't be with the family during this time.
I am sure they had an bus waiting to take you straight to heaven. Love, Marion and family
Wyane & Barbard French Family
January 1, 2013
Our family has known Lyle our entire lives from seeing him as a Lawrence Fireman and driving our bus. He made a great name for himself and is truly respected for his accomplishments.
January 1, 2013
Lyle, thanks for all the good times and for a sponcer on the Jerry Voelker polka show on radio all the years.
Jerry and Rosie Voelker
January 1, 2013
My heart goes out to you in your loss of Lyle may you be comforted in knowing that he is in a better place. Gods peace be with you and your families Dale and Carol
January 1, 2013
Our condolences to the entire Lamers family on the loss of a good man.He influenced a great many people in his life, and made a lot of good memories for all of us.
Norene and Gary Vorpahl
Jim Nicewander
January 1, 2013
I am very, very sorry for your loss. Lyle was a man of great integrity and character; I worked in the same field as he did for many, many years and was privileged to get to know him. He was greatly respected and admired by all of us who worked with him at any time. May God give you peace and comfort in this time of adjusting to life without his grand presence.
January 1, 2013
Thinking of you during this time of loss.It is so hard to let someone go who means so much to so many people. Let the good be remembered. With deepest sympathy. Mary Ann & Jerry Weyenberg
Ann Kraemer (West)
December 31, 2012
May you find peace knowing he lived a long and successful life. I enjoyed visiting him and, listening to all his farm and bus stories. He will be missed. Sincerely, Min's granddaughter, Aunt Helen 's sister, Ann.
Dan Vosters
December 31, 2012
We are so sorry to here about Lyle, He was a good man with great (Religius,Family and Work Ethics),He will be greatly missed by everyone! You have our deepest sympathy. Dan + Linda Vosters
Dan Vosters
December 31, 2012
We are so sorry to here about your loss, Lyle was a great man with great (Family,Religious + Work ethics). He is resting peacefully and will be missed by everyone! You have our sympathy. Dan + Linda Vosters
December 31, 2012
Allan & Elaine,Lyla&Frank, Kevin& Mary,& Myra-
May you find peace knowing your dads' spirit rests with your mom & Bob & Ruby. And sharing tips on planting crops ...what works for the up and coming year.
Peace be with you,
Cousin, Linda Turriff
December 31, 2012
Lamers family --
Sorry to hear about Lyle's passing, but know that he is in a better place and suffering no more. What a geat life of 97 years!! Now he's in heaven playing cards with Ellen, my Dad, Gordon, Ruby & Jane. Our prayers are with your entire family.
Lois & Gene Ver Voort
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