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William Lambert Obituary
WAPAKONETA — William "Bill" Lambert, 61, of Wapakoneta passed away at 6:10 p.m., Sunday February 2, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Rita's, Lima.
He was born on July 8, 1958 in Lima, to Billie E. & Nancy (Westbay) Lambert who preceded him in death.
On September 17, 1983 he married Chris Koch and she survives in Wapakoneta.
Survivors include two children Michelle Lambert of Lima, Jacob Lambert of Wapakoneta; 3 grandchildren Aiden, Ellie, Max; 3 sisters Deb Lambert-Walker, Chris (Christopher) DuBois, Kathy (Roger) Schantz; mother & father-in-law Bill (Rita) Koch and a brother-in-law Craig Koch.
Bill was a 1976 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. After graduation he went to work at Time Warner Cable alongside his father. He retired from the City of Wapakoneta Light Department as superintendent after 32 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 330, V.F.W. Post 8445, Brands Lake Fishing Club and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bill always enjoyed cooking especially for other people and he enjoyed woodworking and watching the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. A private family burial will follow on Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the V.F.W. Post 8445 or the American Legion Post 330.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Lambert
February 11, 2020
Chris,
Sorry to here of Bill's
passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Russ and Charlene Imler
Diane Elshire
February 6, 2020
Chris and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I'm thinking of you and praying that you will be surrounded with God's peace.
Dennis & Jill Hegemier
February 6, 2020
Our thoughts & prayers are with Chris and family. We will miss our dear friend.
Bill Sessor
February 6, 2020
Sorry I can't be there to honor him and our friendship. Will always remember him when I think about Wapakoneta. My prayers to Chris, Michele, Jake and your entire family.
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Denise (Miller) Dahlinghaus
February 5, 2020
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing. To young. Sending my sympathy and praying for comfort for you all at this time of loss. God bless you
Bob Griner
February 5, 2020
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My prayers to his family to help them through this difficult time.
February 5, 2020
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JIM DALLY
craig brown
February 4, 2020
Draw close to God and God will draw close to you and your family !
Tom King
February 4, 2020
Bill was a good friend and I will miss him. My condolences to Chris and family.
butch cox
February 4, 2020
thought and prayers lambert family
February 3, 2020
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
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