Kenneth Larry Lambert, 73, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio.

He was born on August 26, 1941 to Woodrow Sr. and Maxine (Nelson) Lambert in Ranger, West Virginia. On April 30, 1965 he married Patsy (Malone) Lambert, who proceeded him in death on March 3, 2010.  Ken served in the U.S. Army prior to Vietnam in 1964.  He worked at General Motors in Defiance for 25 years.  He was a former member of the Eagles and Moose in Defiance. Ken enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and playing bingo. He would follow Patsy anywhere and everywhere.

Kenneth is survived by his children,  daughter Diane Orr of Defiance, sons Tim Johnson of Ayersville,  Trevor (Becky) Lambert of Defiance, daughter-in-law, Carla Lambert of Cloverdale, 6 Grandchildren,4 Step Grandchildren 6 Great-Grandchildren, and a 1Step Great GrandchiId,  brothers, Fred Lambert, and Harold Lambert, sisters, Nina Vance, Betty Lambert, Cathy Adkins, and Peggy Cline.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Sr. and Maxine Lambert, wife, Patsy Lambert, son, Troy Lambert, great-grandson, Braeden White, sister, Freeda Davis, and brothers, Patrick and Woodrow Lambert, Jr.

Visitation will be held Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, Ohio with calling one hour prior to the services Saturday.  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am with Pastor Larry Colwell officiating. Burial follow in the Ayersville Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Defiance VFW post #3360.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation or American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.