George Ralph Lambrecht

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Lambrecht, George Ralph 92, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Waconia, MN. The only child of George A. and Louise (Heffele) Lambrecht, George was born on September 6, 1929 in Jordan, MN. He attended Jordan High School and graduated from Mankato State University in 1951. He taught high school Industrial Arts for 30 years, primarily in Watertown, MN. He was also the owner of a sporting goods shop for 40 years, where many of his customers became his friends. George and his devoted wife of 63 years, Anne (Salonek) Lambrecht, were married in August 1958, and they raised their 6 children in Watertown, MN, before retiring to Buffalo, MN. George’s creativity and craftsmanship continued throughout his lifetime, and he could often be found tinkering in his workshop. He was an avid outdoorsman and skilled marksman, hunting and trap shooting competitively for many years. George loved fishing, which he enjoyed regularly up until this last year. His friends and family will remember him as a gifted and captivating storyteller, and they find comfort in knowing that he is at peace, surrounded by light. George was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; daughter, Ann; son, Jon; and grandson, Bryce. He is survived by his wife, Anne; sons, Joseph (Christa), Paul (Tracey), Michael (Maile), and Nicholas (Jessica); daughter-in-law, Sandra; 12 grandchildren; 3 great- grandsons; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday, Dec 20, 4:00-7:00pm and Tuesday, Dec 21, 10:00-11:00am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am, all at the Church of St. Francis Xavier, 300 1st Ave NW, Buffalo, MN. thepetersonchapel.com

Published on December 19, 2021