Ronald S. Lamkin

Ronald S. Lamkin, 77, of Evansville, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital after a long hospitalization related to complications following a fall. Ron was born December 18, 1944 in Evansville to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Folz) Lamkin. He was a 1962 graduate of Mater Dei High School, and a member of the United States Army Reserves from 1964 to 1970. On November 25, 1965, Ron married his high school sweetheart, Martha Lintzenich, whom he had known since she and her family moved into a house that was two doors down from his when they were both in fourth grade. Over the years, Ron had been a member of both St. Boniface and St. Anthony parishes. Ron spent the majority of his career working for Colonial Bakery, where his co-workers gave him the nickname, “Sarge, due to his service in the Army Reserves. He drove a bread truck, and delivered bread to places all over Evansville and Vanderburgh County. He was known as everyone’s “bread man” and he took great pride in keeping all of his route stops stocked with bread. Because of this, he was known to hate when snow was in the forecast as it would cause his grocery store shelves to be empty. Ron’s favorite past time was watching baseball. He had been a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals since he was young and listened to them on the radio with his father, who was also a fan. He also rooted for the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed watching them win the World Series in 2016. He especially enjoyed traveling to Busch Stadium and Wrigley Field to see a game in person. Surviving Ron are a daughter, Susan Lamkin of Evansville; son Donald Lamkin and his wife, Melanie and their daughter, Kassidy, all of Glendora, CA; one brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Angie Lamkin of Evansville; sister-in-law, Kathy (David) Halbig; brothers-in-law, Rev. Stephen Lintzenich and David (Debbie) Lintzenich; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Martha Jo (Lintzenich) Lamkin in 2017 and brother-in-law, Joseph Lintzenich. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 2, 2022 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rev. Stephen Lintzenich officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 5:00 PM on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service conducted by the church at 4:00 P.M. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 A.M. until service time on Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hydrocephalus Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Ronald S. Lamkin

December 18, 1944 - April 25, 2022