1931
Gerald
2015
Gerald Earl Lamphear
May 24, 1931 — November 23, 2015
Lamphear, Gerald Earl
Kalamazoo, MI
Passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the age of 84. Gerald was born in Kalamazoo on May 24, 1931, the son of the late Clarence and Nellie (Merkle) Lamphear. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and with the Naval Reserves for 15 years. He received Bachelors Degrees from both Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. He worked as a mechanical engineer and also had owned and managed a resort & campground in Northern Wisconsin. He attended St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He enjoyed sailing and writing. He had written three plays that were produced. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Arburl "Pete" (Shook) Lamphear; two children, Paul (Sandra "Sam") Lamphear of Kalamazoo and Daniel Lamphear of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters, Richard (Gloria) Lamphear of North Carolina, Larry (Linda) Lamphear of Tennessee, Leon Lamphear of Kalamazoo, Jean (Marvin) Michel of Kalamazoo, and Judy (Wade) Craig of Florida. He was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter, Matthew Lamphear, Karl Lamphear and Laura Lamphear; and one sister-in-law, Jane Lamphear. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
**CHARITY**
In lieu of flowers:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2265 Livernois Rd. Suite 410
Troy, MI 4803
248-269-8759
www.cff.org
Kalamazoo, MI
Passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the age of 84. Gerald was born in Kalamazoo on May 24, 1931, the son of the late Clarence and Nellie (Merkle) Lamphear. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and with the Naval Reserves for 15 years. He received Bachelors Degrees from both Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. He worked as a mechanical engineer and also had owned and managed a resort & campground in Northern Wisconsin. He attended St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He enjoyed sailing and writing. He had written three plays that were produced. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Arburl "Pete" (Shook) Lamphear; two children, Paul (Sandra "Sam") Lamphear of Kalamazoo and Daniel Lamphear of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters, Richard (Gloria) Lamphear of North Carolina, Larry (Linda) Lamphear of Tennessee, Leon Lamphear of Kalamazoo, Jean (Marvin) Michel of Kalamazoo, and Judy (Wade) Craig of Florida. He was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter, Matthew Lamphear, Karl Lamphear and Laura Lamphear; and one sister-in-law, Jane Lamphear. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
**CHARITY**
In lieu of flowers:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2265 Livernois Rd. Suite 410
Troy, MI 4803
248-269-8759
www.cff.org
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