John Lambertus, Sr., age 85 of Terre Haute, IN and formerly of
Monument, CO, a devoted husband and father who will be greatly
missed, passed away at 10:36 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Terre
Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on
December 31, 1924 to Peter Lambertus and Bertha Marie Gassert
Lambertus. He was former owner of Woodmoor Hardware and Sporting
Goods in Monument, CO. He is survived by his wife of 62 years;
Barbara Jane Talbott Lambertus-whom he married May 10, 1947. He is
also survived by his three children; John Lambertus, Jr. of Terre
Haute, Melissa Ann Lambertus of Leadville, CO, and Viki Lambertus
of Carrboro, NC; and one brother; Robert Lambertus of Fair Hope,
AL. Other survivors include four grandchildren; Amanda, Randall,
Samantha, and John Daniel; as well as a great grandchild; Taylor
Ann. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, Centurion
Daylight Free and Accepted Masons-Lodge # 195, Life member of
Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute, Murat Temple of Indianapolis,
was an Army Veteran of WW II, having received the Victory Medal in
WWII, Silver Star Medal, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater
Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart Medal with 2 Bronze
Clusters, a Good Conduct Ribbon, as well as the Croix De Guerre
from the French Government. In keeping with his wishes, cremation
has been chosen and burial of his ashes will take place at 11:00 AM
on June 15, 2010 in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in his
memory. Arrangements are under the direction of DeBaun Funeral Home
and Crematory.