Myrl "J.R." W. Lambrecht, 56, Gillett, died suddenly Saturday May 12, 2012,
at home from a brain aneurysm. He was born Aug. 20, 1955, in Oconto Falls,
to Myrl and Stella (French) Lambrecht. Myrl graduated from Gillett High
School with the class of 1973.
On Oct. 13, 1973, he married the love of his life, Kathryn Francois. The
couple lived and farmed the family homestead and had one son, Justin. As a
life long farmer who was always there to lend a helping hand to family and
neighbors, "J.R." was also known and recognized as a top quality milk
producer. In 2006, he and Kathy enjoyed their first vacation from the farm
by traveling to visit their son, Justin, who was based at Naval Station San
Diego in California. "J.R." enjoyed tractor pulls at the Oconto County Fair
and was an avid collector of 1/16th scale Minneapolis Moline, John Deere and
White Farm toy tractors, some of which he collected from farm toy shows and
E-Bay. He took great pride in loving and caring for all his pets, especially
his cats, Smokey, Scamp, Baby, Sassy, Shadow and Pickle. "J.R." will always
be remembered as a loving husband and father and as a "very special" brother
to Carole and Sandra. Myrl always looked forward to Friday's mail delivery
when the Wisconsin State Farmer arrived, reading and dreaming. He also loved
drinking Mountain Dew, listening to country music, rock 'n roll and watching
Clint Eastwood, Westerns and Star Trek movies.
Survivors are his loving wife of 38 years, Kathy Lambrecht, Gillett; their
one son, Justin Ross Lambrecht, Gillett; two sisters, Carole (Bill) Helser,
Shiocton; Sandra (Neil) Bigelow, Oconto Falls; four nephews, Randy (Jane)
Bigelow; Michael Bigelow; Matthew (Shro) Bigelow; John (Sue) Albert; many
other brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Jones Funeral
Service in Oconto Falls (920-848-2222 or visit:
www.jonesfuneral.com).
Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012. at the funeral
home until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in
Wanderer's Rest Cemetery, Gillett.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund will be
established
