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Michael D. Lamers

Jan 5, 1949 – Jun 28, 2020

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A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in the funeral home on Friday, July 10th at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home on that Friday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Please see the funeral home website for the complete obituary. In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time.  You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building.  For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering.  We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.

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Michael D. Lamers, 71, passed away peacefully at his beloved lake home in Lake Tomahawk, on Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born in Racine on January 5, 1949, the son of the late John and Annette (nee: Haas) Lamers.

On October 26, 1969, in St. Lucy’s Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Cathy J. Anthonsen. He had been employed by SC Johnson for over 44 years. Michael was a member of the JMBA and the Johnson Retirees. He loved being at his lake home in northern Wisconsin. He had a passion for hunting with his son Aaron, as they took many hunting trips all over the world, some included: Wisconsin, Michigan, Montana, Colorado, British Columbia and Africa. He also enjoyed his daily coffee sessions with his two friends, Bill and Dennis.

Surviving are his wife, Cathy; their children, Stacey Lamers, of Racine; Aaron Lamers, of Spring Prairie; his granddaughter, Londyn Lamers (Little Honey), whom he greatly adored; brother, Joe (Barb) Lamers, of Ft. Meyers Beach, Florida; sister, Kay (Don) Skorke, of Pickens, South Carolina; sister-in-law, Judy Lamers, of Racine; brothers-in-law, Bruce (Jan) Anthonsen, and Dean Anthonsen, all of Kenosha. His nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley (Jim) Runkel; brothers, James Lamers, John (Lorna) Lamers, and Larry Lamers; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dorothy and Sidney Anthonsen, and brother-in-law, Keith Anthonsen.

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  1. Kathy Hansen says

    July 7, 2020 at 8:55 am

    Mike will be sadly missed. I enjoyed our conversations and appreciated his guidance. He was a great husband and loving father and grandfather. His love as a father, along with Cathy’s love shows through in their children and made them who they are today.

  2. Ray and Jodi Baker says

    July 7, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Cathy, Aaron, And Stacey, we are so sorry for your loss, Mike was a kind and feisty guy and loved you all . London, your Grandpa loved you so much you really were his sunshine, he spoke of you often , always with a smile ! Friendship and prayers for you all

  3. Jim Lehman says

    July 7, 2020 at 10:30 am

    RIP Mike….!

  4. James and Maryjo Beall says

    July 7, 2020 at 10:49 am

    We hope all the wonderful memories you have made will help you during this difficult period.

  5. Michael Bartsch says

    July 7, 2020 at 11:26 am

    I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing . RIP Mike

  6. Bill and Judy Obershaw says

    July 7, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    We so enjoyed the time we spent with Mike and Cathy. Mike was such a good person and enjoyed the little time we got to know him. RIP Mike, you will be missed.

  7. Amy Obernberger says

    July 7, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    Stacey – My continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  8. Margie Newman Williams says

    July 8, 2020 at 9:45 am

    Rest in Heaven in the arms of the Angels.

  9. DONALD ELLSWORTH says

    July 8, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    I WORKED WITH MIKE AT SCJ GOD BLESS HIM AND FAMILY

  10. Anonymous says

    July 9, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    RIP Mike! God Bless!

  11. Tom Chernouski says

    July 9, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    RIP MIKE! GOD BLESS!

  12. Sue Swaton says

    July 9, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    I’m so sorry for your family’s loss of such a great man. I enjoyed my visits to your cabin and discussions and laughs with all of you. My thoughts are with you.

  13. Don and Kay Skorke says

    July 9, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    Hi Cathy
    I know that you will be missing Mike for a very long time. He had a unique personality and attracted all who met him.
    I loved his exciting, “life experiencing” stories of realism and humor.
    We will never forget his wit and loving character.
    This world would be a better place if everybody had “even a little bit ” of Mike in their hearts.
    With tears in our eyes!
    Love sister Kay and brother Don

  14. Dawn Perkins Cooper says

    July 10, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    May the road rise up to meet you,
    May the wind be at your back.
    To a favorite cousin, separated by different paths and time.
    Mike was always one of my favs.
    Angel’s watch over you and guide you.
    Dawn Perkins Cooper.

  15. Terry Kreger says

    July 10, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Rest in Peace, Uncle Mike.
    You are already missed.
    I love you,
    Terry Lamers Kreger

  16. Matthew Larson says

    July 10, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    My sincere condolences to Cathy, Stacey and Aaron and the entire Lamers extended family. Mike (“Aaron’s Dad”, as I’ll always remember him) was a towering figure to me, but I’ll always remember the times when he’d smile and wink at me after a joke or after yelling to get Mindy out of the living room. He was a dedicated, sincere man in so many ways and my heart goes out to all of you.

  17. Jayne and Dave Paradise says

    July 10, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
    Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

  18. NANCY A ND BILLY COLLENTINE says

    July 10, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    AUNT CATHY,AARON,STACEY AND LYDON, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF UNCLE MIKE, GROWING UP WITH HIM AND AUNT CATHY LIVING NEXT DOOR WAS A REAL TREAT, COFFEE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING!!!!! HE WAS SUCH A BIG PART OF MY LIFE, HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HIM,WE WISH WE COULD HAVE BEEN THERE, BUT KNOW THAT WE ARE IN SPIRIT, WOW I AM GOING TO MISS HIS CRAZY HUMOR, I REMEMBER THE LAST TIME WE WERE UPNORTH, OUT OF THE BLUE HE SAID TO ME YOU KNOW WHEN YOU GO TO SLEEP NO MATTER WHAT WHEN YOU WAKE UP YOUR HANDS WILL BE IN A FIST, YAH YOU FIGURE THAT ONE OUT…DANG HE WAS RIGHT…LOVE YOU UNCLE MIKE

  19. NANCY A ND BILLY COLLENTINE says

    July 10, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    I WATCHED THE PICTURES AND IT WAS TRUELY AMAZING, RIP MY DEAR SWEET UNCLE….I LOVE YOU UNCLE MIKE

  20. Tim Reid says

    July 12, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Sorry to hear of Mikes passing. RIP…

  21. Greg Helding says

    July 14, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Sorry to hear about Mike. I worked with Mike and Aaron at SCJ. Always enjoyed looking at all the hunting pictures of them together. You could sense the love they had for each other in those photos. RIP Mike

  22. C V says

    September 28, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    One of the best guys I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. My life is better for have known Him. RIP Mike. Thank you for picking up the ball when I undoubtedly dropped it.

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February 20, 2019

Mike and his team did a fabulous job with the memorial service for our Mom. It was perfect and he made the process easy for me to go through during such a difficult time. She had chosen the funeral home before hand, and she made the right choice. The service was beautiful, simple, and sweet. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Ginger Moungey

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