Bruce R. Lambrecht

Bruce R. Lambrecht, 84, Wausau, died Friday November 26, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born September 10, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late William and Luella (Ahrensdorf) Lambrecht. He married Mary Lou Nowaczyk on August 19, 1997.

Bruce was self-employed as a house painter for most of his working career. After retiring from house painting, he owned and operated a carnival game stand for several years. He enjoyed the music of a banjo. He found happiness in the presence of the instrument. In later years he enjoyed word search puzzles. Bruce was also an avid Wisconsin sports fan.

Along with his wife, Mary Lou Lambrecht, Bruce is survived by his sister, Joan (Gary) Martin, Stevens Point; brother, Gary Lambrecht, Kronenwetter; several nieces and nephews, special among them was nephew, Jeff Martin, Stevens Point; three stepchildren, Paula (Dennis) Szydel, Wausau, Lisa (Cleve) Kirchner, Whitewater, John (Lisa) Nowaczyk, Wausau; three step-grandsons, two step-granddaughters, one step-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Linda Lambrecht.

A private funeral service was held at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau. Rev. Jon Hadler officiated. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com