Lamers, Richard A. "Rick"

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• Obituary: 9 Sep 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Richard A. Lamers, age 56, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay following a brain aneurysm. He was born October 14, 1954 in Appleton to the late Sylvan and Shirley (Jansen) Lamers. On September 15, 1977 Rick married the former Bonnie Ver Voort at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna. The couple resided in Kaukauna their entire married lives. Rick retired from Appleton Coated - Combined Locks Mill in 2008 after 32 years of service. Rick was an avid Packer fan, a proud Lions Club member and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at "Captains Cove".
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Bonnie, a daughter, Kayla and a son, Nick, both at home; 2 brothers: Randy (Ann), Lac Du Flambeau and Tim (Lisa), Oshkosh; 2 sisters: Ann (Merle) Reis, Kaukauna and Lisa (Keith) Mankovecky, Darboy. He is further survived by his wife's mother, Joan Ver Voort, her sister, Sue (Bill) Barta, very close friends, Judy and Paul Dietzen, his booyah buddy and chef, Ken (Cheryl) Dart, many other friends too numerous to mention, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, George Ver Voort and his brother-in-law, Ronnie Ver Voort.
It was Rick's wish to improve the lives of others via his organ donation.
Funeral Services for Rick will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011 at BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends will be received on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 9 to September 11, 2011

Richard married VerVoort, Bonnie (daughter of VerVoort, George and Huss, Jo Ann Mary) [Group Sheet]