Philip Lamprecht, 79, Dickinson. On Saturday, July 2, 2011, Phil took his transition step into Heaven at 8:30 a.m., MST. As much as our hearts hurt here, we’re equally excited for the journey he’s just begun. Meeting Jesus is undoubtedly the most amazing of all experiences. As a man who embraces Jesus as his Savior, we know he’s now truly enjoying his time in Heaven. We smile knowing he’s now in the process of getting used to his new body, having already met his guardian angel and family/friends who made this move before today. Phil will long remain cherished and loved in our hearts. We look forward to seeing him again.
Philip’s funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, with Pastor Pep Waples officiating. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Dickinson. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday at Ladbury Funeral Service, and will continue from 8 a.m. to service time on Tuesday.
Philip N. Lamprecht was born April 12, 1932 on the family place near New England in Slope County of North Dakota. He was the son of Joseph and Barbara (Schmidt) Lamprecht. He was raised and educated near New England, having attended country school.
Phil married Lucille M. Schwindt on February 1, 1967 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dickinson. They made their home in Dickinson where they raised their family. Throughout his life he was a sought after freelance musician, having traveled Montana, South Dakota, Idaho, Minnesota and North Dakota. In the late 1990’s he retired from the city of Dickinson following a 26 year career with them.
He cherished the time spent with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed riding motorcycle, being around horses, leather craft, reading, and most recently his coffee time with the guys. Phil became an avid user of the internet, enjoying membership in the Steel Guitar Forum. He had a grand sense of humor, was firm but tender hearted, and was a hard working, innovative man that was very dedicated to his family. Phil was extremely organized and strived to always be prompt. He tenderly loved his Lord and Savior.
Phil is survived by his wife, Lucille; their two children, Jeff Lamprecht, Dickinson, and Jacqueline (Michael) Jezierski, Rogers, Minn., two cherished grandchildren, Madeline and Mitchell Jezierski; a special child in his life, Katie Schank; his siblings, Marie Ell, Seattle, Wash., Josephine Stevens, Seattle, and Diana (Maurice) Hunke, Golden Valley, Minn.; sister-in-law, Clara Lamprecht, Dickinson; special nieces and nephews, having developed an especially close relationship with his niece Karen Leiss. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Florentine Metz, Albany, Ore., Caroline Thompson, Spokane, Wash., Lenora (Everett) Stanger and Luella (Nick) Hendricks, Dickinson; and brothers-in-law, Ted (Maria) Schwindt, Woodland, Wash., John (Lou) Schwindt, Evanston, Wyo., and Phillip M. Walker, Lake Wales, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Lamprecht, and Frank (Phyllis) Lamprecht; sister, Helen (Angelo) Messina; brothers-in-law, George Ell, Steve Metz and Chuck Thompson; and sister-in-law, Patricia Walker.
