Lamker, Alvin John 1903-1980

LEMBKE, LAMKER, BREITSPRECHER

Posted By: M. Durr - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 4/25/2010 at 14:26:07

Services were held for Alvin Lamker on Monday, March 3, 1980 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Monona, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor R. D. Ehlers officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons Randall, Darrell, Donnie, and David Lamker, Ed Uriell, Norb Borcherding, Jim Noll, and Brent Likensgarg. Burial was in Monona City Cemetery. Schultz's Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Alvin John Lamker, the son of William Henry and Maggie Lembke Lamker, was born January 3, 1903, in Monona Township. He was baptized January 25, 1903 by Pastor Graening, confirmed April 11, 1917 by Pastor Wappler. He received his education in schools in the area.

On November 12, 1924, he was united in marriage to Cora A. Breitsprecher at the Lamker farm south of Monona. To this union three sons were born: Donald, Lloyd and Duane. He farmed until his retirement in 1951, and for 25 years was custodian of the Union State Bank of Monona. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He died Thursday, February 28, 1980, at Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, after a sudden illness, having reached the age of 77 years. 1 month, 25 days.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, Lloyd, who died in 1929; and a brother, Delbert. Surviving him are his wife, Cora; two sons, Donald of Garnavillo and Duane of Monona; daughters-in-law Dorothy and Verda Mae; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; his brother, Willis, of Monona; other relatives and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.