Florence Loretta Lamers

Florence Loretta Lamers
(Peterson)
Kimberly

Age 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at Appleton Medical Center surrounded by her children. She was born on May 29, 1923 in Sherwood to Charles and Thresa (Micke) Peterson. Florence married Jake Lamers on June 1, 1943 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sherwood. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2003. The couple farmed near Kimberly, then at Mackville from 1954 until 1958 when they moved to Kimberly. Florence was a devoted wife and mother. After her children were raised, she worked as an elderly home aid for Outagamie County, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Holy Name Parish. Florence enjoyed flowers, needlepoint, poetry, classical music, card games and she was an accomplished writer and Scrabble player. She was a dear soul, always placing the needs of other before her own.

Florence is survived by her loving children, Judy (Dennis) Schumacher, Wrightstown; Ralph “Sam”(Mary) Lamers, Kimberly; Diane (Pat) Piette, Oshkosh; Sharry Vander Velden, Kimberly; Al (Debbie) Lamers, Darboy; Tracey Lamers, Verona; Chris (Jean) Lamers, Kaukauna; a daughter-in-law Nancy Lamers, Oshkosh; 19 Grandchildren: Laurie (Len) Fredrickson, Marty (Fiancé, Noreen) Schumacher, Brett Lamers, Kim (Chris) Lindroth, Luke (Mari), Mike (Stacy) and Joe Lamers; Charlie and Andy Piette; Jake (Breyann) Vander Velden, Clayton and Ross Vander Velden; Brad, Abby, Rachel and Zak Lamers; Rebecca, Nathan and Matthew Lamers; and 9 great-grandchildren.

She is further survived by her sisters and sisters-in-law: Ethel Krieck, Little Chute, Pat Vandeyacht, Kaukauna, Lilas (Milford) Roehrborn, Kaukauna, Ida (Ray) Vanden Langenberg, Green Bay, Marie Peterson, Appleton and Dorothy Peterson, Black Creek; Jake’s sister and brothers: Agnes Coonen, Kaukauna; John (Germaine) Lamers, Kimberly and Art (Leone) Lamers, Kaukauna; her pen pal of 64 years, Jean Evanich, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her step-mother, Millie Peterson, two sons: Mike in 1971 and Jim in 2001; two brothers: Robert and Charles Peterson, and a sister, Carol Van Laarhoven.

Friends may call on Friday, May 9, 2003, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 5:00 p.m. Burial in Holy Name Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Wm. Guenther, the caring staff at AMC, and the many dear friends and relatives who sent cards and visited throughout this difficult year.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 East Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-6202