Betty Joan Lambert, 87, of Columbus, IN, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, Indiana, and Marvin Eugene Lambert, 90, passed from this life on September 12, 2026 at Traditions of Columbus in Columbus, Indiana.

Marvin was born May 23, 1936 in Rensselaer, Indiana, the son of Russell Lambert and Opal Walton Lambert.  Betty was born March 2, 1937 in Rensselaer, Indiana, the daughter of Carl Culp and Jean Brugh Culp.  The pair knew each other since the fifth grade, lived only a block apart, attended the same church, and had many of the in-common friends/family acquaintances. 

The two were high school sweethearts, both graduating from Remington High School in 1955.  Marvin then attended the University of Cincinnati, obtaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering, while Betty attended the Patricia Stevens Business College in Chicago.  

Upon graduating, Marvin and Betty married on November 3, 1957 in Remington, IN at the First Christian Church.

After marrying, the Lamberts moved to Logansport, Indiana, where Betty worked as a medical secretary and Marvin began his career in the Water/Wastewater Utility field.

The family moved in late 1965 to Columbus, Indiana.  Marvin went to work with the Columbus Utilities, being involved with multiple expansion projects, ultimately becoming the manager of operations.  Over his career, Marvin served on many boards related to his job and received multiple awards.  Betty worked many years as a Buyer at Cosco. Through the years, she also worked at Carpenter’s Drug Store, and Vernco/Ventra before retiring in 1988.  Marvin retired from the utilities in 1998 but continued working for a short time in consulting with a friend.

Marvin served in the Indiana National Guard for several years, including time during the Korean War and Berlin Wall crisis, and was a member of the American Legion.  Other memberships included the Murat Shrine, Moose Lodge, and other multiple organizations.  Betty was a member of many organizations, including First Christian Church, the Moose Lodge, Happy Homemakers Home-Ec Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Columbus Arts Guild.

Marvin and Betty volunteered with various youth endeavors, especially the Boy Scouts of America.  During their free time, they enjoyed music, singing, fishing, camping and boating with their family.  Betty and Marvin spent their winters in the lower valley of Texas for many years.

Remaining to cherish Marvin and Betty’s memory are son, Brett (Debbie) Lambert of Port Charlotte, FL; daughter, Lisa Lambert Davis, of Columbus, IN; grandchildren, David (Erica) Lambert, Stacy (Craig) Roth, Jenny Frasier (Trae Perkins), and John (Carley) Weddle, all of Columbus, IN; great-grandchildren, Degean, Jocelynn, and Dillon Lambert; Lily, Addy, and Evee Frasier; and Walker Weddle; Marvin’s sisters Denise (Bryan) Rathert of Columbus, IN and Donna Fitzgerald of Remington, IN; Marvin’s brother, Kevin Lambert of Indianapolis; and many extended family members.  They were also survived by step-granddaughters, Tyra (Ronnie) Newsome of Brown County, Kimber Knapp of Columbus, and Tiffany (Zach) McIntosh of Columbus.  Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Max Lambert of Byron Center, MI.  Preceding Betty in death are parents, Carl and Jean Culp, and brother, Norman Culp.

A small service will take place at First Christian Church in Remington, Indiana on October 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with a burial at Remington Cemetery to follow