LTC Charles L. Lamke, USA Ret.

LTC Charles L. Lamke, USA Ret. North Augusta, SC—Funeral Services for LTC Charles L. Lamke, USA, Ret., 73, of Green Forest Drive, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest September 21, 2010, will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Rev. Dan Brown and Rev. Greg Hatfield officiating. Interment will be Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock in the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA, with Full Military Honors. LTC Lamke was a native of New Underwood, South Dakota, having made North Augusta his home for the past 34 years. He was an active member of Trinity On The Hill United Methodist Church, attended the Adult Couples and Singles Sunday School Class, served as a lifetime Usher and Coordinator of Super Saturday Ministry, and was a member of North Augusta Country Club. LTC Lamke was retired from the U.S. Army as a Microbiologist with 25 years of service, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was honored with many Commendations for Meritorious Service. He then retired from the Medical College of Georgia in Biological and Chemical Safety after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmanuel and Leta Lamke and his sister, Ruby Ellerton. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Janet Lamke; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jenene and Steven Craig, Loganville, GA, Charlene and James McGrath and Jennifer and Robert Peer, all of Lawrenceville, GA; eleven grandchildren; two brothers, Wayne Lamke, Granbury, TX, and Donald Lamke, Santa Rosa, CA; a sister Ople Jorgenson, Worland, WY. His family will remember him for his sense of optimism and humor which he maintained even in his final hours. He was an exceptionally gifted man in his passions for woodworking projects and golf. The discipline and patriotism LTC Lamke learned in his service in the Army never left him. Throughout his years of illness he maintained an inspirational positive outlook guided by his strong faith. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Adult Couples and Singles Sunday School Class, Ushers and Men of Super Saturday of Trinity On The Hill United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Wednesday evening from 6 until 8. Memorials may be made to the Nehemiah Project, Trinity On The Hill United Methodist Church, 1330 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com

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LTC Charles L. Lamke, USA Ret.

August 9, 1937 - September 21, 2010