Clarence Raymond Lamb

Obituary Mar 15 1841, Port Byron Globe: "Clarence Lamb, Former Official and Business Leader, Taken by Death. Served Village and County Officially. Active in Businessmen's Group. Services Held Monday Afternoon. "

   "In the passing of Clarence Lamb this community loses one of the active and progressive citizens whose efforts will long be remembered. Throughout his eleven years if active business life he gave his time and efforts to the village and community.  His intimate friends knew of his desire for a better village and to this end he gave freely of his time as a member of the village board.  In his official capacity as mayor he worked with untiring efforts to provide every accomodation to the taxpayers. After completing the term as head of the village board he again served as clerk of the board.  He took a deep interest in the efforts of his children in school and offered his services to that public institutionas a member of the board of education. 

   "In recognition of these services the citizens of the communityselected him to serve this township as supervisor in the spring of 1937.  Ill health had already slowed his pace and the duties of that office proved too much of a strain and he was forced to resign in 1939.  In all of his official capacities he served without favor and won the admiration of all.       "For eleven years he was engaged in the drug store business, and recognized the value of a united effort on the part of merchants to obtain greater patronage for this community. He was instrumental in the organization of the Businessmen's Association which has continued through the years. 

   "Despite his public efforts he maintained and added to his friendships. His genial disposition and keen sense of humor won for him a host of friends who carry a lasting impression of the kindof fellow you like to meet.   

   "Business and social friends regret the loss of a citizen whose interest and energy for many years was the moving spirit of the community.  

 "He had one hobby and that was baseball which he enjoyed to the fullest extent.  He was a member of the old Port Byron team and a number of years after he ceased this activity he again took up the new sport of softball and played with the church league.  Six former members of the team served as pallbearers.   

   "About four years ago he was taken ill and at first his condition was given little thought as being of a serious nature.  From that time on, however he gradually failed although there were times when he and his friends were hopefil of a recovery.  Despite his serious condition and the suffering he maintainedhis jovial disposition and the very last maintained that same excellent spirit.  "Clarence Raymond Lamb, a son of Benjamin A. and Nellie Lamb, was born February 12, 1892 at Oskaloosa, Iowa.  When a small child he came to Port Byron with his parents where he grew to manhood.  He received his education in the local grade and high school and after leaving high school he became associated with the Standard Oil Company.  For a time he had charge of a tank wagon service and was promoted to the position of salesman which he held for several years.    "He purchased the drug store from O.S. Dailey which he conducted until ill health forced him to give up the business.

     "He was united in marriage with Marguerite Schafer at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs Sam Schafer, September 15, 1915.  To this union eight children were born all of who survive.    Although not a member of any of the local churches, he gave his support and attended both the local churches.  He was an active member of the Odd Fellows, the Masons, and the Turner Society.

      "Surviving are the widow, five sons, Robert, Charles, William, William, John, and Ben; three daughters, Dorothy, Marguerite, and Susan; hismother, Mrs Nellie Lamb, and a sister, Frances Brandt of Hillsdale. His father passed away Mar. 23, 1926 and his only brother, Carroll, died from the effects of an accident in 1912.   

   "Relatives and friends gathered at the late home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the final services which were conducted by the Rev. A. J. Copeland of the ethodist church.  Interment was made at the Oak Grove cemetery where short Masonic services were held. As a tribute to his interest in the work of the Boy Scouts members of the local troop served in charge of the flowers.  Mr and Mrs N.C. Keeley, close friends of the family, sang two of Mr. Lamb's favorite selections, "Where the Sweet Magnolias Grow," and "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning."    "The pallbearers were Arthur Samuelson. Byron Skelton, Ralph Schafer, Walter Farber, Frank Scarl, and Frank Bruner."   

Truefactsearcheradded this on 28 Aug 2012

Ann Lamboriginally submitted this to Lamb Family Tree on 28 Dec 2009