Lambert Larchick

Lambert Larchick, 91, of Kearney died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at his residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, Saturday, November 20 at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney. The Revs. Joseph Hannappel and Ted Nekoliczak will officiate. Interment will be in the Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Friday at O'Brien Straatmann Funeral Home in Kearney. A vigil will follow at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. On-line condolences may be submitted to osafh.com Lambert Theodore Larchick son of Frank and Stancie (Gzehoviak) Larchick worked in partnership with his father in Larchick Construction and also farmed around Loup City, Nebraska. He also painted houses for Travelers Insurance Company. In 1952 he moved from Loup City to Kearney to work for Carl Spelts. He started up his own construction company and built numerous homes in the Mid-Nebraska area. He met Velma Trompke his wife of 65 years in Loup City. Lambert and Velma married on September 15, 1942 in Loup City, Nebraska at St. Josaphats Catholic Church. Survived by his children: daughter Carol and son in law Don Theis of Gibbon, Ne. son Ronald and daughter in law Linda Larchick of Oklahoma City, Ok, daughter Connie and son in law Ken Dustin of Colorado Springs, Co, daughter Renee and son in law Willis Behn of Kearney, Ne, son Jeff Larchick of Lincoln, Ne, son Myron and daughter in law Julie Larchick of Hershey, Ne, 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Velma, his parents, four sisters, one granddaughter, one grandson, and one great grandson. He prided himself on being an honest and fair business man. He was always there to volunteer his time and expertise. He designed and built the Bell Tower and signs at St. James Catholic Church. To this day his beautiful wood working is displayed throughout St James Catholic Church and many churches across Nebraska. Lambert removed the stain glass windows from the old St. James Church, reframed and installed the windows into what is now the St. James Church Social Hall. He was also on the St. James Catholic Church Grounds Committee, the Financial Committee and too many others to mention. He was instrumental in obtaining the building that houses the Knights of Columbus in Kearney, Nebraska. He held many offices in the Knights of Columbus including Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight. He was one of the founders of the Fourth Degree assembly and served as a Faithful Navigator. He was also Knight of the Year in 1988. He took particular pride in his fruit orchard and his garden; he loved sharing the fruits of his labor with his family and friends. He was an important part of the Kearney Community and will be greatly missed. The greatest joy of his life was his wife and family. He was the patriarch of our family and what he brought to us will be forever cherished.

Lambert Larchick

October 28, 1919 - November 16, 2010