Eugene "Red" Lampe

Mattoon-Eugene 'Red' Lampe, age 73, of Mattoon, passed away at his residence at 12:15 p.m., on November 1, 2008.\r\n\r\nThe funeral service in his honor will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Coen officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Military rites will be conducted by the Mattoon VFW Post 4325. \r\n\r\nMr. Lampe was born July 18, 1935 in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of August B. and Theresia B. (Deimeke) Lampe. He married Winona K. Miller on September 15, 1961. She passed away February 4, 2001. He is survived by a son, Stephen 'Steve' Lampe and significant other, Barbara Wesley of Mattoon, Illinois; a daughter, Theresia 'Terry' Lampe of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, Edward 'Bud' Lampe of Mattoon, Illinois; five sisters, Rose Matherly Chaplin of Scottdale, Arizona, Mary Ann Helling of Edenburg, Texas, Lorraine Strohl of Mattoon, Illinois, Paula Buekema and husband John of Amery, Mississippi, and Rita Haar and husband Jim of New Baden, Illinois; six grandchildren, Marine Private Jacob Lampe of San Diego, California, Molly Miller of Sullivan, Illinois, Cory Lampe of Metcalf, Illinois, Natashia Lampe of Olney, Illinois, Kaylynn Vavrick of Phoenix, Arizona, and Brandon Lampe of Marshall, Illinois; one great grandchild, Faith Lampe of Metcalf, Illinois; and two step-grandchildren, Jade Taylor of Mattoon, Illinois, and Michael Knifley of Mattoon, Illinois. In addition to his loving wife, Mr. Lampe was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ivan Lampe; a brother, Clarence 'Chiney' Lampe; and a sister, Henrietta Gains. \r\n\r\nMr. Lampe had served our country with the United States Navy for more than 20 years, spending time in Korea and Vietnam. He was a retired employ of Anaconda/ Anamet, and had been a part time employee for Miller Farm Service. He was a lifetime member of the Mattoon VFW Post 4325, and a member of the Mattoon American Legion and Mattoon Eagles Lodge. \r\n\r\nTravelling and spending time with his family were experiences he treasured most. \r\n\r\nPlease visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com to light a virtual candle or share a memory with the family.

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Eugene "Red" Lampe

July 18, 1935 - November 1, 2008