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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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Kathy Hansen says
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.
Ray and Jodi Baker says
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
Jim Lehman says
RIP Mike….!
James and Maryjo Beall says
We hope all the wonderful memories you have made will help you during this difficult period.
Michael Bartsch says
I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing . RIP Mike
Bill and Judy Obershaw says
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.
Amy Obernberger says
Stacey – My continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Margie Newman Williams says
Rest in Heaven in the arms of the Angels.
DONALD ELLSWORTH says
I WORKED WITH MIKE AT SCJ GOD BLESS HIM AND FAMILY
Anonymous says
RIP Mike! God Bless!
Tom Chernouski says
RIP MIKE! GOD BLESS!
Sue Swaton says
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.
Don and Kay Skorke says
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
Dawn Perkins Cooper says
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.
Terry Kreger says
Rest in Peace, Uncle Mike.
You are already missed.
I love you,
Terry Lamers Kreger
Matthew Larson says
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.
Jayne and Dave Paradise says
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
NANCY A ND BILLY COLLENTINE says
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
NANCY A ND BILLY COLLENTINE says
I WATCHED THE PICTURES AND IT WAS TRUELY AMAZING, RIP MY DEAR SWEET UNCLE….I LOVE YOU UNCLE MIKE
Tim Reid says
Sorry to hear of Mikes passing. RIP…
Greg Helding says
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
C V says
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.