Ronald Gordon Lampe
January 22, 1931 - April 12, 2016
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MADISON- Ronald G. "Ron" Lampe, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was born Jan. 22, 1931, in Madison, the son of Gordon and Alma (Andersen) Lampe. Ron was an eagle scout, graduated from Madison East High School, and the University of Wisconsin with a BBA degree. He won the Excel Silver Medal and a national Elijah Watts Sells award (awards for outstanding performance on the CPA exam) in Illinois on his CPA exam taken in 1955. A first lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Ron was the budget and fiscal officer in the Kansas military district. He married Beverly Iverson in Topeka, Kan. on Dec. 20, 1952. After the U.S. Army, Ron worked for Arthur Andersen in Chicago. Upon moving to Madison, he was the CFO at Straus Printing Co. and Fordem, which became DRG Medical Packaging. An avid duplicate bridge player, Ron was a Sapphire Life Master. Along with travelling to bridge tournaments, he also loved the trips to Kauai and Maui with Bev every year and enjoyed the UW Basketball season games. Ron is survived by his wife, Beverly; and sisters-in-law, Ruth and Edie. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert; and three brothers-in-law, Harold, Gordon and William. Private graveside services were held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 734 Holy Cross Way, Madison, WI 53704. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
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Terry Wendt
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In one of life's strange coincidences, I met both Ronald and Beverly in unrelated settings -- she as my high school math teacher, he on the staff of the company where I worked after school. Imagine my surprise when I saw them both together at work one afternoon and connected the dots... almost forty years later, I still remember that chance encounter.
May the Lampe family, especially Beverly, find peace and comfort in the coming days.
Terry Wendt (LaFollette, '81)
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Mike Roeder
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My prayers and condolences go out to the Lampe family for their loss. Ron was a tournament bridge player who was well known for his fast smile and thoughtful play. He and Bev became a challenging pair who traveled across the country making friends at each stop. I will miss him as a friend and wish only the best for Bev, a loving partner in life.
Mike Roeder
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Wendy Hannon
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I am very sad to hear this. Bev and Ron are my loyal customers at Angelos and I love them both dearly. My deepest sympathy to my dear friend Bev. Please keep in touch! Love Wendy & Dani.