Memorial services for Kenneth F. Lahm, 86, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00pm Friday April 10, 2015 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Ken was born March 25, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Jacob Frederick and Rose Marie Bachmann Lahm. He graduated from Clinton High School, Clinton, Iowa. While in High School, Ken earned All American Honors as a swimmer. He married Marilyn Louise Happs on February 15, 1949 in Clinton Iowa. She survives of the home. They moved from Clinton, Iowa to Lawrence, Kansas in 1958.
Other survivors include three sons: Captain (USN Ret) Raymond Lahm and wife Roberta, Kailua Kona, Hawaii; David Lahm and wife Nancy, Lawrence; Frederick Lahm and wife Christine, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; a daughter Sandra Gilliland and husband Keith, Lawrence; ten grandchildren – Jennifer Pfeifer (Paul), Courtney Lahm (Rick Stiles), Jacob Lahm (Lisa), Candice Lahm, Charles Lahm, Emily Lahm, Terry Gilliland (Mendy), Shelly Gilliland (Matt Johnson), Kasee Blake, and ten great-grandchildren.
Ken worked for E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Co. for 39 years, followed by three years with Flexel, Inc. as Human Resource Superintendent.
Ken was an avid golfer and charter member at Alvamar Country Club. For many years he had an 8:00 am tee time. He also was an avid outdoorsman – his passion for hunting and fishing was passed down to his three sons, his grandson Jacob and great-grandson Ethan. Ken was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and recently returned to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Ken was a founding member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where his name was placed in the Church Cornerstone. Ken taught Sunday school for 16 years. He was also a member of the Sertoma Club where he received “Man of the Year Award” for outstanding service in 1999-2000.
Ken was a kind, loving, gentle man. An extremely religious and humble man who loved his family very much. A loving husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law. Ken was respected by everyone who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Louise Struck and sister Madelyn Lahm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Douglas County Visiting Nurses or Douglas County Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
I did not have the privilege of knowing Kenneth, but I do know his son, David, and grandson, Terry, and believe Kenneth must have been a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Ken will be greatly missed- as a kid, he was my “fill-in” Dad for many years. I especially remember his sense of humor– he could really make me laugh. I have very fond memories of being with the Lahm family growing up. My sympathy and love goes to all family members- especially my “sister” Sandy and “mom” Marilyn, and I hope that you can cherish good memories of his full life as you also grieve his passing.
We’re so sorry for your loss. David, you are in our prayers.
Ken was a gentleman and a very gentle man. My daughter thought that she was a member of your family. Marilyn was Lori’s only babysitter–from 4 years-old till now!! Sandy is like a daughter to me and the Lahms treated her like family. How fortunate can one be?? Ken will be greatly missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. With much love to all the Lahm Family, From Lori’s mom and Sandy’s adopted mom.
Grandpa Lahm was truly an amazing man and will be deeply missed. We love you Lahm family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
~ Donna (Hewitt) & Jim Flory
Sandy, and the Lahm family – so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing! I hope it comforts you to know others are thinking of you, and keeping you and your Mom in thoughts and prayers during this sad time…
Valerie Farley Moreau
My deepest sympathy on your loss, hugs and prayers are with all of you.
Sandy, my heart goes out to you. Wish I could be there with you. Harold and I send our love and prayers to you and your family.
Dearest Sandy and Keith – we are thinking of you and lifting you up in our prayers. So very, very sorry…it is a hugely difficult thing…
Marilyn, Sandy, Freddy, Ray, and David. So sorry for your loss. I remember being your neighbor on Rockledge Rd. I lost my cat and remember asking your Dad if he had seen it. He was trimming the hedge bushes at the time. Good times on that street for sure. All neighbors going to your basement when we thought a tornado might be coming! Your mom telling the husbands to bring over dinner and we would have a potluck in your basement. Your mom taking us kids to the pool in the summer!! GOOD memories!!!
So sorry for you loss Sandy, hearts and prayers go out to family at this difficult time.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.