Charles A. Lambeck

Charles "Chuck" "Slamdunk" Lambeck, age 73, died peacefully at his home on July 4, 2016 in Pensacola, FL. Chuck is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Lambeck; his two daughters, Kristina Brochu and son-in-law, Randall; and Dianna Ladd, and son-in-law, John Malveux; his six grandchildren, Braedon, Kyler, Cassidy, Dylan, Adriene and Charlie; his siblings, Paul Lambeck of Sturgeon Bay, WI; Ruth Round of Arapahoe, WY; Alice Irvine of Chilton, WI; Lucy Lambeck of Green Bay, WI; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Lambeck of Oshkosh, WI; his sister, Helen McNeil of Leona Valley, CA and his nephews, Mooch and Joe. Chuck was born in 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth. He graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in 1960 and immediately went on to serve in the military. Chuck served two tours in Vietnam with much of his time spent on air cushioned vehicles. He was career Navy, dedicated through and through, spending 26 ½ years before retiring in SIMA Mayport in 1986 as Senior Chief. Chuck never completely cut ties with his military service as he went on to work with Mantec, Tesco and Raytheon developing government manuals for weapons systems, military training and research and development. Chuck was a man full of ideas and opinions which he often shared in his many letters to the editor. An articulate, quick witted man, he offered sound advice and could always determine the best solution to a problem. To his Navy family, Chuck was considered a great shipmate; a man they enjoyed on their crew-he always looked out for his fellow sailors. He was a good friend to many. Chuck had a presence that would fill a room. A dull time was never had with him. He enjoyed reading, any movie with "the duke", a good steak, from time to time a rum and coke, and his Green Bay Packers. Most of all he enjoyed his grandchildren. His family will always remember him as a hardworking, genuine, and caring person. You always knew where you stood with him. Chuck was one of the good guys. Chuck…the active duty chiefs salute you, your retired Chiefs welcome you. Wishing you the traditional "Fair Winds and Following Seas". Visitation will be on Monday, July 11, 2016 from 10:00am until Noon at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 12:30 at Barrancas National Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Brochu residence at 1000 Knowles Ave. Pensacola, FL 32503. All are welcome to attend and drink a toast to the chief. Flowers, cards and donations to go toward a NAS memorial may be sent to Linda Lambeck. Online condolences may be made at www.oaklawnfunerals.com. Oak Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.