Wilma Lambrecht
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On December 31, 2020 @ 9:37 am In 2020,Obituaries | 18 Comments
Wilma Lambrecht, age 82, of Jordan, MN, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at St. Gertrude’s Health Care Center, in Shakopee, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 8, at 11 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 Second Street East, Jordan. Masks are required and guests may arrive after 10:30 am and immediately seated in the church. Guests may also join via live streaming, by visiting sjbjordan.org and clicking on the live stream tab. Father Neil Bakker will preside and grandchildren will be acting as urn bearers. Wilma will be laid to rest at St. John Calvary Cemetery.
Wilma was born in Bark, Germany on July 24, 1938. Growing up in Germany during WWII and its aftermath, she experienced many challenges. It was these challenges, unbeknown to Wilma were instilled in her, the values of caring for others, unconditional love, and hard work. Wilma was the only child to Georg and Irma (Luthje) Urbanczyk.
Wilma’s life was blessed with meeting an American soldier, Lloyd Lambrecht, who was serving his country during the Korean War. She was working at a restaurant nearby the base when Wilma was introduced to Lloyd. Over the next several years their love story was deepened. Lloyd’s father sponsored Wilma allowing her to come to the states, so she and Lloyd could begin a new life together. On September 26, 1959, they were united in marriage, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Jordan. They eventually settled down in Jordan where Wilma and Lloyd raised two children, Christine, and Paul.
When Wilma came to the United States, she needed to learn the English language. With the help of many family and co-workers, Wilma succeeded! Wilma loved sharing her German heritage and music with family and friends. Through the years, Wilma was especially proud and excited to return to Germany to visit her parents and to show Lloyd, friends and even a few grandchildren, the original homestead and taking them to the local attractions. Germany will always hold a special place in her heart, but on February 11, 1981 Wilma became a United States Citizen. She was so proud of this accomplishment.
Wilma always had a gentle and caring heart. She spent most of her career as a housekeeper and tending to the needs of the less fortunate. The residents of Lynnville Treatment Center, Valley View Nursing Home and St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center were blessed to have Wilma on their side. She also extended her waitressing abilities to the local supper club.
Being surrounded by family was most important in Wilma’s life. She relished the days, as the children grew up, vacationing in Northern Minnesota fishing, golfing, and making memories. In the later years, Wilma loved going to the cabins Chris and Paul have in Waubay, SD. She looked forward to the next family birthday party, special event, or holiday. Wilma was an active grandma. She loved to attend the grandchildren’s school and sporting events. Life was once again blessed for Wilma becoming a great grandma. Their smiles and laughter brought her joy!
After the passing of Lloyd in 1995, Wilma kept pressing on in life. She loved getting together and socializing with friends, especially her Saturday night church friends. Wilma never had a driver’s license and depended on others to take her places. In return, Wilma was always certain to treat them with a good meal, flowers, or a special gift. She also became an avid sports fan. Wilma loved cheering on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Vikings and even the college teams. In her spare time, Wilma enjoyed word find books, listening to German music and the group ABBA.
Forever loved, Wilma will be sadly missed by children, Christine (David) Holzer, Paul (Tammy) Lambrecht; grandchildren, Nicole (Bryan) Erkkila, Amanda (Karl) Bitschenauer, Tayla Lambrecht, Crista Lambrecht: great grandchildren, Parker Erkkila, Morgan Erkkila, Lilli Bitschenauer, Evalyn Bitschenauer, Everett Bitschenauer, Luca Bitchenauer and Greta Bitschenauer.
Greeting Wilma home in Heaven is her husband, Lloyd Lambrecht and parents, Georg and Irma Urbanczyk.
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We were so sorry to hear of Wilmas passing. We always thought she was such a sweet soul. We enjoyed visiting with her at Basketball games. Our love and prayers to her family..Kent and JoAnn Wolf
My very deepest sympathy on the loss of Wilma. She was such a very nice person, May God take good care of her now. She will be missed.
Wilma was a wonderful person. I worked with her at Wagners and we always enjoyed working together.
Rest in peace , you will be missed!
I am sorry for your loss. I’m keeping your family in my prayers Wilma was a kind person. She will be missed. Sending my condolences.
I’m so sad to hear of Mom’s passing. We Always Loved talking with her. She had such Great Stories to tell. She Loved her Family with All Her Heart!!! She will Be Missed!! ❤️
SOoo sorry to hear this. Pam and I instantly loved Wilma when we met for the very first time at our Son’s (Karl Bitschenauer) wedding to Mandy Holzer who is the love of his life and now ours. Wilma’s great hugs and wet kisses will always be remembered by us. Please know we’re sending hugs with wishes that your hearts mend quickly and that the fond memories of her will be ever lasting….
You are a special Auntie. Warm hugs and soft skin and little giggles always greeted me when I came to Jordan. My love of pacarnas meat market always got her smiling at me with a “ ahh Linda, now don’t buy it all, it won’t fit in your suitcase. We always seem to make it all fit. Say hi to my dad & the grandmas when you get to heaven for me.
I love you Aunt Wilma. Till we meet again. L
It is so sad to hear of the passing of Wilma. She was a longtime resident of the Jordan Center and will be greatly missed by all. She was always the first to welcome a new tenant to the building along with a continuous happy smile to all she came into contact with. She was the symbolic Mom, Grandma, Auntie and all around sweetheart to all she came into contact with. Her presence made us always think to put on a smile and be a better person to all we meet. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Jim Terwedo
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She was one in a million, always had a beautiful smile along with the warmest hugs! Her love for her family, friends and heritage was so prevalent. If you had the privilege of knowing her you where blessed, and so our family was blessed immensely! Gott segne dich und danke, dass du du bist….ich liebe dich immer!
I am so sorry Holzer/Lambrecht families!
What a gentle, sweet spirit she always had! I remember her warm smile and kind eyes at all of our basketball games! Chris and Holzer girls-you carry the same kindness with you! Your family is well loved! Praying for each of you tonight!
We were so sorry to hear of Wilma’s death. Her big, friendly smile will be missed. Treasure the memories & the positive attitude on life she shared with her work ethic. May you feel God’s presence & the love she had for each one of you as you send her off to eternal life! Prayers, thoughts & love to the family.
Cliff & Mary Klehr
I was so sorry when I heard Wilma had been sick and passed away. Your family will be in my thoughts and
Prayers. Wilma was a beautiful woman with a beautiful smile and heart and I loved visiting with her.
I know her presence will be missed
Angie Schoenbauer
Bryan, Nikki and all of Nikki‘s family. We send our condolences for your loss. Wilma was such a beautiful person with her caring disposition. She was very real and unpretentious which made her very easy to love. We will miss seeing her at your family gatherings. Hugs and love to all of you.
Gloria and Russ
Wilma was such a bright light and kind person! I loved when she would come into the Suds Seller to get her hair done by Jackie and I would get to visit with her. Always a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your families loss Chris! May the memories you have of your mom get you through this time. Heaven gained another angel.
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So sorry to hear this news. I worked with your Dad at the Post Office in the 80’s, and met your Mom at the Christmas parties. In past years I have gotten hugs from her when we would run into each other when she volunteered at the blood drives.
Wilma was always so sweet, took good care of people donating blood. She will be missed in that kitchen.
Hoping her children and grandchildren will rely on all those wonderful memories as your hearts heal from your loss.