Robert Charles Lamberton

Service Details

Date:  Tuesday, January 3, 2016

Location:  St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street

Visitation:  10:00am – 11:00am

Mass of Christian Burial:  11:00am

Entombment:  Holy Cross Cemetery, Caledonia

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Wheaton Franciscan Hospice (or)

The Prairie School

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Racine – Robert Charles Lamberton, 84, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, December 26, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Racine on December 3, 1932, son of the late Robert and Bessie (Née: Lorence) Lamberton.

Bob graduated from Park High School in 1951. He proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Navy. Bob was united in marriage to the love of his life, Diana Angela Bonariva, on September 17, 1955, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Bob was a sheet metal journeyman for Martin Petersen before his retirement. He also was an instructor for Gateway Technical College and taught many apprentices over the years. Bob was devoted to work and had an incredible work ethic. He was very creative, inventive, and a true problem solver. If a solution to a problem did not exist, he would usually create his own solution. Bob was a perfectionist in every aspect of his life.

Bob was, above all, a true family man. He cherished his family dearly and treasured the time spent with all of them, especially on all the trips to Door County over the years. Bob was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many trips to Canada with family and friends. He also loved to play golf and has two holes-in-one to his credit. Bob was a “true blue” friend and would help anyone that was in need.

Bob leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 61 years, Diana Lamberton; daughters, Kathryn (Michael) Boero, Laurie (Dennis) Jalensky; grandchildren, Shannyn (Michael) Borzynski, Robert (Laura) Boero, Michelle Boero, David (Anna) Jalensky, Scott Jalensky; great-grandchildren, Jack, Joseph, and Jordan Borzynski, Olivia and Luke Boero, Nora Jalensky; step-great-grandchild, Peyton Himley; sisters-in-law, Gloria Sinsky, Rita Lamberton; beloved nieces and nephews, Janet Sinsky, Peter Sinsky, and Ron, Bob, Steve, and John Lamberton; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.

In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Katelyn Ann Boero; brother, Ronald Lamberton DDS; in-laws, Peter and Rose Bonariva; Aunty Lee Vanoli; and brother-in-law, Frank Sinsky.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, 11:00am, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the Mass. Entombment with full military honors will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. The family has suggested memorials to Wheaton Franciscan Hospice or The Prairie School.

The family would like to extend a heart-felt “Thank You” to the staff at Wheaton Franciscan Hospice and the staff at Shorelight Memory Care for the outstanding care given to Bob during this very difficult time.