Lyle A. Lamphier

Lyle A. Lamphier, 90, of Strawberry Point, Iowa and formerly of Oelwein, Iowa died on Saturday morning, March 24, 2012 at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home at Strawberry Point, Iowa

Funeral Service: Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Iowa; Officiating: Rev. Harry Koelker; Visitation: from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa where there will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6:30 P.M. and a Parish Scripture Service at 7:30 P.M.; Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery at Oelwein, Iowa with military graveside rites by Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post # 245 of Maynard, Iowa

A Memorial Fund has been established in his name. Memorials and condolences may be sent to Janice Lamphier, % Strawberry Point Lutheran Home at 313 Elkader St., Strawberry Point, Iowa 52076.

Online Obituary at: www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Lyle Anthony Lamphier and twin brother Leonard Lamphier were born on September 12, 1921 at Volga, Iowa to Oscar and Mable (Staffenhagen) Lamphier. He graduated from Volga City High School at Volga, Iowa and attended Elkader Junior College until he was called to service. Lyle was a Army veteran of World War II serving in the African Conflict under General Patton and was wounded and given an honorable discharge. Lyle married Janice Stempfle on June 14, 1944 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Iowa by Rev. E.J. O'Hagen. He worked at Star Clothing Store in Oelwein for five years before farming in the Randalia area.
Lyle was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Farm Bureau, a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Oelwein Council #1168 member, and a member of the Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post # 245 of Maynard, Iowa. Lyle loved people, his family, jokes and story telling, the outdoors and fishing, playing cards, sports--especially the Chicago Cubs and donating his time as "Santa" in the Oelwein area for many years. Lyle and Janice moved from Oelwein to the Gernand Center at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in 2006.

Lyle is survived by his wife of 67 years--Janice Lamphier of Strawberry Point, Iowa
6 Children-- Judy (Dick) Sandell of Fenton, Michigan
Joan (Leo) Steffen of Maynard, Iowa
Jan (Tim) Byrnes of Mesa, Arizona
John (Donna) Lamphier of Marion, Iowa
Jeanette (T.J.) Berninghaus of Atlanta, Georgia
Craig (Jarnel) Lamphier of Altoona, Iowa
Daughter -in-law--Carole Lamphier of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
13 Grandchildren 16 Great Grandchildren
Brother--Don (Artis) Lamphier of Oelwein, Iowa

He was preceded in death by his Parents--Son (Mike Lamphier)--Grandson (Shane)--Daughter-in-law (Amy)--4 Brothers (Francis, Erwin, Orville and his twin brother Leonard)--and 2 Sisters (Hazel Barnes and Rowena Smith).

He was loved by his family and friends. His smile and stories will never be forgotten.