Lawrence ‘Larry’ S. Lambertz, 91
Lawrence “Larry” S. Lambertz, 91 of Brandon, S.D., passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, after his life’s work was done. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Risen Savior Catholic Church in Brandon. Visitation with family present will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 21 at Risen Savior Catholic Church with a Liturgical Wake Service and Holy Rosary beginning at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Risen Savior Prayer Garden or Sioux Falls Humane Society.
Lawrence S. Lambertz was born Friday, Dec. 30, 1927 in Monroe, S.D., to his parents, William and Dorothy (Wingert) Lambertz. Larry worked on the farm in Monroe and joined the United States Army in 1951. While in the Army, Larry served in Labrador, the most easterly province of Canada and was later discharged in 1953. Larry returned to the farm and he later met his wife, Patricia “Pat” Meyers at dance lessons and married on Aug. 20, 1957. He then went to work for the United States Postal Service and retired after 28 years of dedicated service. Larry later worked at Brandon Lutheran Church as their maintenance/handyman for several years. He enjoyed woodworking, bird watching, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. He also had a love for his many pets.
Grateful for sharing his life are his children, Bill (Chana) Lambertz, of Yankton, Laurie Lambertz, of Brandon, Todd (LaVonne) Lambertz, of Brandon, Julie (Steve) Hermann, of Centuria, Wis.; four grandchildren, Ben, Ashley, Camden, and Lawson; great-granddaughter, Layla; special friend, Shirley Sundem of Sioux Falls; special niece, Rene Axness of Aberdeen; four nephews, Brad, Paul, Mark and Curt Weber and their families; an additional host of relatives and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Patricia; parents, William and Dorothy (Wingert) Lambertz; brother, Neal Lambertz; and sister, Ione Weber.
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