Freddie R. Lamm, son of Mildred Jean (Pfeiffer) and Henry Silas Lamm
Jr., was born September 11, 1955, in Boonville, Missouri, and departed
life on May 26, 2022, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park,
Kansas, surrounded by his loving family.
Freddie was raised on a farm outside of Wooldridge, Missouri, until 1976
when his parents retired from farming and moved to Boonville, Missouri.
Freddie attended the University of Missouri and earned a Bachelor of
Science in Agricultural Engineering and a Master’s Degree in
Agricultural Engineering. While working at the Kansas State University's
Colby Branch Experiment Station he earned his Doctoral Degree of
Agricultural Engineering and subsequently earned his Professional
Engineering license.
Freddie was a compassionate person and not only believed but lived a
life by Luke 12:48, “For unto whom much is given, much is expected.”
This was shown by how he dedicated his efforts to helping others, such
as, the College View Baptist Church, Colby After School Program, Thomas
County Genesis Food Bank, Jana’s Campaign, and donating proceeds from
his published works to farmers. Freddie enjoyed politics and was always
up for a lively discussion.
One of Freddie’s proudest moments of 2022, would be completing his 43rd year working at the Kansas State University Northwest Research-Extension Center. During his
time at NWREC, Freddie was always at the cutting edge of irrigation
research and contributed to internationally recognized technologies:
sub-surface drip irrigation. His contributions were further recognized
by his Irrigation Association Man of the Year award and being named a
Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological
Engineering.
He leaves to mourn his passing, wife Donna of Colby; children Elaine, Brooklyn, NY, Henry Silas IV, Naperville, IL; Rachel (Chelston Ketting), stationed at
Hurlburt Field, FL and Sarah, Lawrence, KS; siblings Sharon Whitley,
Henry Silas III (Gail), and Greg; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Carol.
A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022,
at the Berean Church, Colby, with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m.
Interment will take place in the Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, KS.
Memorials may be made to the Genesis Food Bank or the Colby After School Program and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or to leave condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com