Erval Gene "Catfish" Lambrich

Born December 1, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri. Loving husband of Wanda B. (née Richard) Lambrich. Married June 25, 1955 in Hillsboro, Missouri. They shared 58 wonderful years of marriage together.

Dear father of James C. (Debbie) Lambrich and Starla J. (Lambrich) Zarbo.

Grandfather of: Selena K. (Ben) Lambrich, Justin W. (Michelle) Lambrich, Michael T. (Jessica) Schwalbert, Sydnee L. Zarbo, April Mitchell, Amy Johnson, Randi Johnson, Bobby Johnson.

Great Grandfather of: Ciara Johnson, Liam Lambrich, Annabelle Johnson, Madison Hunt, Marissa Hunt, Aaron Johnson, Nick Johnson, Hayden Johnson.

Dear brother of Jack L. (Mina) Lambrich.

Preceded in death by parents Erval W. and Florence R. (VanSpronssen) Lambrich, and one son William G. Lambrich.

Gene was a good friend and is mourned by many family members and a host of friends.

Gene was active in many Fraternal, Business and Civic organizations:

Arnold Masonic Lodge #673

Scottish Rite, Valley of St. Louis

Moolah Shrine

Past President of South County Shrine Club

Past Captain of the South County Motor Patrol

Member of the Potentates Escort Patrol

Potentates Aide-Emeritus

Moolah Ceremonial Cast

Moolah Ambassador

Past Director of Royal Order of Jesters, Court 81

Missouri Governors Advisory Council-Agra/Aqua Culture Association

Past President of the Missouri Fish Farmers Association

Board of Directors-Farmers Bank

High Ridge Elks

Lions Club

President/Owner of Shady Valley Lakes and Lambrich Live Fisheries.

(Best Public Relations man Shady Valley ever had)

Visitation: Friday December 20, 2013, 3pm-8pm, Masonic Services Friday evening at:

Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, Mo. 63010.

Funeral Service: Saturday December 21, 2013 at 11am, at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Shriners Hospital "Heroes for Kids Capital Campaign" supporting the new Shriners Hospital, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.

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