Chad R. Lammers

Chad Lammers, age 32 of North Sioux City, SD and formerly of Fordyce, NE, died at his residence on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 due to heart problems.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce with the Rev. David Fulton officiating. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Fordyce. Visitation will be at church on Friday from 5-8:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday at church one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be Chris Becker, Christopher Lammers, Jeff Hochstein, Shane Lammers, Pat Hochstein, and Matt Hochstein. Honorary pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews.

Chad Richard Lammers was born on January 31, 1979 in Yankton, SD to Alvin (Dick) and Mary Jean (Hochstein) Lammers. He grew up in Fordyce and attended West Catholic Elementary School and graduated in 1998 from Cedar Catholic High School in Hartington. Chad then graduated from Wayne State College in 2004. He lived in North Sioux City, SD for the past three years where he worked with computers.

Chad collected comic books and loved playing video games. He thought the world of family, especially his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his parents Alvin (Dick) and Mary Jean Lammers of Fordyce; three brothers and spouses Roger and Michelle Lammers of Rapid City, SD; Paul and Mandy Lammers of Sioux Falls, SD; Jamie Lammers of Sioux Falls, SD; sister Christine and husband Michael Ernst of Deridder, LA.

Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Evelyn Hochstein & Gerhard and Amelia Lammers.



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My thoughts and prayers with you all. Chad was such a huge part of my childhood & will be missed! My deepest sympathies!

Heather Eskens


My deepest condolences to the family of Chad Lammers. I had the opportunity to meet and get to know Chad during our time at Wayne State. He always had a cheerful sole and a smile on his face no matter how hard a test or assignment he had. He was a genuine person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to Fordyce, NE and the Lammers family.

Brett Munderloh


Im so sorry for your loss. I went to grade school with chad. He was a great friend as kids. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless...

Leah Brandt


Paul and your family,

You have my sympathy and my prayers are with you.

Cindy Engels


Paul and family,

We hope you find peace with God and his word over the next few days. We are sorry for your loss.

Kevin Huber and Family


I remember Chad fondly as a student at Wayne State College. He always had a smile and a greeting when I saw him on campus.

Curt Frye, President Wayne State


Paul and Family,

My thought and prayers go out to you all in this time of sorrow.

Willie Russaw and Family


My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I attended high school with Chad and never remember anything but a smile on his face. I am sorry for your loss.

Kelly (Schmidt) Frazee


Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember all of the wonderful times you had together and may God bring you all peace. We are very sorry for your loss.

Jason Bormann & Family


Just a note to say you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to the memories. Vernon Guy's oldest daughter Janice Guy O'Connor


Dear Mary Jean, Alvin and family,

I remember Chad as a cute little kindergartner who always had a smile on his face and was thoughtful, respectful and so kind to others. A quiet, reserved little boy who always worked hard.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I know that Chad was an awesome son, brother and uncle and will be greatly missed by so many.

Sincerely, Roman and Nancee Sudbeck (Chad's kdgn. teacher)


Just wanted to say that Chad was a great guy to play video games with and talk to. I remember many a night of video games, pop, and jokes at Wayne State; my deepest condolences at the passing of a wonderful guy.

Don Magnuson


My sincere condolences to Chad's family...I had the privilege of teaching Chad at Cedar Catholic, and I have only fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Gregg Moeller


My deepest sympathies to the family. Its nice to read that Chad had that wonderful smile after he left high school. I remember that smile in the hallways of Cedar Catholic. Let the memory of his touching smile help you through this difficult time.

Karen Boehmer


Dear Lammers Family -

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of Chad from High School. Such a sweet and cheery classmate - after all these years I can still hear his chuckle and picture his smiling face. Blessings on you all.

Kristie (Weier) Fristad


I remember Chad from when he worked as a lab monitor at Wayne State College Library -I was the night supervisor - He always had a smile, walked with a bounce in his step and was very helpful to me and our students. My Thoughts and Prayers to all of Chad's family and friends.

Mary E. Woehler (WSC)


I would like to extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of Chad. My prayers and support are with all of you.

Rev. Michael D. Schmitz


Dear Paul, Mandy, and the Lammers Family:

We were so sorry to hear of your loss and are praying that God will provide you the grace, comfort and peace you need at this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Phil and Haley Samuelson


Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family....Shannon and Courtney and Caydence Schumacher, Wayne State Bowen Hall


Dick, Mary Jean and family,

Our hearts go out to you on the loss of Chad. We pray you will find comfort in God's strength.

Sandy, Steve, Paige and AJ Wilkerson


I worked with Chad at Alorica for 3 years and I lived in the same apartment complex as him for 2 years. He was a really great guy. He would always say hi and ask how you were doing. My prayers are with all of his friends and family in this trying time.

Jenifer Van


My deepest sympathy to the family in this time of need. I worked with Chad at Alorica. My prayers go out to you and your family in this time of need!

Lori Ross


First,my prayers go out to the Lammers family. I worked with Chad for about three years and NEVER seen him be anything but kind. He was a great person all around. His alorica family will always remember him!

Annette Wieck


My deepest sympathy to Chad's family. Chad worked for me for several years while he attended college at Wayne State. His ability to retain a positive attitude despite the health problems he faced was an inspiration to me and many others who knew him. Chad was such a kind-hearted soul, and took sincere pleasure in helping others. I will remember him for a long time.

Dave Graber


So sorry for your loss... I worked with Chad at Alorica and he was a very nice young man. Always had a smile on his face and was very friendly to everyone. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Jodi Heineman


Very sorry to hear of your loss. Chad was an amazing warm hearted perso. my thoughts and prayers to the family. He touched the lives of so many.

Jessica christiansen


This saddens my heart. I worked with Chad for over 4 years at Alorica.

Chad was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He loved his family and liked to tell me stories about his childhood. He was always smiling and always had great faith about life. Chad always made sure when he went home to visit he brought back jerky with him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and know he is watching smiling in no pain

Faith Martin


My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Chad was a wonderful person and very caring. May he rest in peace.

Lacey Oldenburg


You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

Dennis and Sherry Povondra


My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL during this difficult time. Chad was a very special individual and I will NEVER forget his personality when it comes to comics or video games. I also met Chad while attending Wayne State College. We had a lot of fun hanging out and playing games. You (Chad) will be missed by ALL!

Michael Mapel (Wayne State Friend; Berry Hall)


Your family is in our prayers at this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord.

Al & Shirley Swenson


Mary Jean, Alvin & family,

I am so sorry to hear this news. I attended school with Chad from K-12. He was happy, and always had a joke or two up his sleeve that he had to tell you. I remember when he came to school and told us about the new pacemaker he had put in his heart and how he could play at recess better! Always positive and kind. My sympathies to you, his family. My thought and prayers are with you in Fordyce as you sent him home today.

Sheila (Lammers) Vidas, Pittsburgh, PA


To my second family -

I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Chad being so happy and tagging along with Christine and I when we were out at your house when we were kids. The world lost, but heaven gained a wonderful man! His smile and easy going personality will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Angela Wright


Chad,you will be greatly missed.You were so caring and loving to anybody,never mean to a soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you @ this tough time.You were set here on earth for a reason and you comopleted the reason and now you are an angel watching over all of us.May you rest in peace.

Amber McDonald(Alorica Employee)


I went to Wayne State with him. We met by chance in the lobby of the Neighardt dorms. I was going to watch the "relationship game" that the dorm was having. 10 min before the event started he came and sat by me, we had the idea to participate even though we just met 10 min before hand. We started exchanging personal information, about family, things we liked and didnt like and we only had 10 min. Once we traided as much information as possible we started the game. The first question that was asked was, "how long have you been together?" we both agreed before hand that we would answer 10min ago to questions like that. When we answered everyone was in shock. We did end up winning the game. The prize was a dinner for 2. He was the first guy that I've ever gone out with, he was so sweet and treated me well. I just wished that we would have stayed in contact. I havent been on a date since, cause no one has been able to measure up to him, in my book.

Rebecca Hulse

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