Ted L. Lambert

Ted L. Lambert, 85, passed away on October 29, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.

He was born on December 12, 1937, at the family farm to the late Alford E. and Ival M. (Kern) Lambert.

He married Freda J. Hiser on Feb. 27, 1960, in Plainville. They were blessed with four children: Becky, Chris, Mark, and Donna.

Ted took great pride in his community. He was an active member of the Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the Palco Pride Committee. Ted was also a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Damar.

In his younger years, Ted served on the USD 269 School Board, drove the school bus for 30 years, and worked as a custodian at the grade school. He was also a member of the Palco EMT and Palco Saddle Club, served on the Rooks County Fair Board, and was a Rooks County Commissioner.

Most who knew Ted knew that his hobby was farming. When he took over running the family farm, he spent some of those years in partnership with his brother George. Although he officially turned the farm over to his son Chris, he was blessed that he was able to go out still and run the tractor. Thankfully, his grandson Taylor was able to fix most of his repairs.

Ted’s pride and joy was his family. He was married to the love of his life, Freda, for over 60 years. They enjoyed spending time with their kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Holidays were always very special, with activities that included lots of good food, laughs, and card playing.

Ted is survived by his sons Chris (Johnna) Lambert of Palco and Mark Lambert and Laura Stevenson of Arlington; daughter Donna (Mike) Raile of Durant, Okla.; brothers Wayne and George; nine grandchildren, Zachary (Bryanna) Allsbury, Lauren (Chris) Skov, Marissa (Kelton) Lambert, Taylor (Maddie) Lambert, Nathan Lambert, Daniel (Nikki) Lambert, Patrick Lambert, Paige (Landon) Stucky, and Maverick Raile; and six great-grandchildren with four more on the way.

Preceding Ted in death are his wife, Freda; daughter, Rebecca Allsbury Nolan; grandson, Brandon Nolan; his parents; and two sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, starting at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery in Palco. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a Parish Vigil and Rosary starting at 7 p.m. at the church in Damar.

Memorials are suggested to Palco Lions Club or Rooks County Health Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663.