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Wayne M. Lambert

July 15, 1919 - July 3, 2012


Wayne M. Lambert, 92, of Remington, died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. He was born July 15, 1919 in Benton County to the late Frank and Mary (Ferguson) Lambert. He graduated from Gilboa High School. He served in the United States Army from March 31, 1941 until he was honorably discharged on September 16, 1945. During that time, he served in seven campaigns and was awarded an EAME Theater Ribbon with 7 Bronze Stars and an American Defense Service Medal. His marriage was to Pauline Barnes on April 19, 1946 in Rensselaer. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2007. Wayne lived on the family farm in Benton County until moving to Remington in 1979. He farmed most of his life, and also owned and operated a corn-sheller and bailer. He loved working on the farm, and even after retirement, he continued helping his children farm. He was a member of the American Legion and the First Christian Church in Remington. For the past several years, he cared for the lawn at the First Christian Church, mowing and planting flowers, taking great pride in his work. Surviving are two children; Pam Reed (husband: Joe) and Terry Lambert (wife: Karen) both of Remington. Also surviving are three grandchildren; Shelly Burnside (husband: Tim) of Brookston, Amanda Hartman (husband: Dustin) of Boggstown and Kirby Reed (wife: Cindy) of DeMotte, and four great-grandchildren; Aiden Burnside, Brody Hartman, Mitch Sytsma and Morganne Sytsma. He was preceded in death by one sister; Ivy Lester and two brothers; Ray and Russell Lambert. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the First Christian Church of Remington. Services will be held at the church at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) Friday, July 6, 2012 with Rev. Randy Sparks and Rev. Dan Nave officiating. Interment to follow at Remington Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the First Christian Church of Remington. Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington in charge of arrangements.


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Remington Christian Church

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  • 8 W. Virginia Street
    Remington, IN 47977

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Remington Christian Church

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  • 8 W. Virginia Street
    Remington, IN 47977
  • Rev. Randy Sparks and Rev. Dan Nave officiating. Interment to follow at Remington Cemetery.

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