- See Image Thomas C. Lamers, "Tom" 528 Wilson Street, Little Chute
Age 81, died early Tuesday morning, March 27, 2001, with his family at h is side, following a short battle with cancer. He was born November 4, 191 9, in Little Chute, son of Martin J. and Janet (Hotchkiss) Lamers. Tom mar ried Dorothy Look, July 23, 1946, at Saint John Catholic Church, Little Ch ute where he was a lifetime member. Tom owned and operated Lamers Hardwa re in Little Chute. He joined the Little Chute Fire Department in 1946 a nd was chief of the department from 1970 until 1986. He was the fire inspe ctor for more than 10 years prior to his retirement in 2001. Tom was pa st president of the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association, past preside nt of the Fox Valley Fire Chiefs Association and past president of the Wis consin Firemen's Association. He was voted "Fireman of the Year" by the Wi sconsin Council of Firemen's Association in 1963. He was a member of the J acob Corpus American Legion Post #258, Little Chute; the Knights of Columb us; the Marion Rosary Group and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He enjoy ed fishing, golfing, gardening and cherished the time he spent with his fa mily and especially his grandchildren.
Tom is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 54 years; six children: Louann (Wa yne) Vande Hey, Kaukauna; Dan (Kathy) Lamers, Larry (Jolene) Lamers, Ken ( Nancy) Lamers, all of Little Chute; Joe (Lisa) Lamers, Town of Harrison; P at (Jackie) Lamers, Euless, Texas; 15 grandchildren: Jenni, Greg (Barb), J ulie (Joe), Brian (Fiancee Susan), Laurie (special friend Kevin), Clint, K arrie, Marty, Sarah, Ben, Mallory, Katherine, Nicholas, Luci, Clare, and a lso one soon-to-be grandchild; two great-grandchildren: Alyssa and Brete n; one sister, Doris Vanden Heuvel; three sisters-in-law: Catherine Lamer s, Lucille (Joe) Reynebeau and Margaret Look; one brother-in-law, Bob (Mar y) Look; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by h is parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George F. (Celia) Look; thr ee brothers: Jack Lamers, Bob (Margaret) Lamers and Mark (Audrey) Lamer s; two brothers-in-law: Dick Vanden Heuval and Ray Look.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001 at Saint Jo hn Church with Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating. Interment wi ll be in Saint John Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends may call at the chur ch from 2 p.m. Friday until the time of the mass. Military rights wi ll be conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post #258 following t he mass.
You will always have a special place in our hearts. You have been a wonder ful part of all of our lives and we will never forget you. We love you a nd we will miss you.
Your loving family
VERKUILEN FUNERAL HOME
101 Canal Street
Little Chute 788-3321
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1919 - 2001 (81 years)
Education - High School
