Camille Lahm

Camille Lahm, 93, of Lincoln, Nebraska, former Lexington resident, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Sumner Place Nursing Home in Lincoln. She was born August 10, 1922, in Wilber, Nebraska, to John and Olga (Bodlak) Kolman. Camille graduated from Beatrice High School with the class of 1940. Following graduation she worked at the Beatrice State Home for 7 years. Camille was united in marriage to Russell Lahm in September of 1947, at Seward, Nebraska. Three sons were blessed to this marriage; Bruce, Brian, and Bradley. The couple moved to Grand Island for two years where Camille worked in the glove factory. In 1951, they moved to Lexington where they opened the Dairy Queen. Russ passed away in 1973, and Camille continued to own and operate the business until turning it over to her son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Pat, in 1987. Many, many kids through the years worked at the Dairy Queen, many are still friends to this day. Camille was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was involved in many church activities. She was an excellent cook and baker. She enjoyed knitting, attending her sons’ and grandchildren’s school activities, and cheering on her beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers and Dallas Cowboys. Her greatest joy, however, was her family and grandchildren. Survivors include her sons and their wives; Bruce (Pat) Lahm of Lexington, Nebraska, Brian (Georgene) Lahm of Ralston, Nebraska, and Bradley (Rhonda) Lahm of Eagle, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Andrea (Kyle) Albrecht of Austin, Texas, Ken Lahm of Kansas City, Missouri, Brett (Nick) Ebert of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Zach (Stephanie) Lahm of Omaha, Nebraska; one great-granddaughter, Molly Albrecht of Austin, Texas; one sister-in-law, Irene Lahm of Lexington, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Camille was preceded in death, in addition to her husband, by her parents; brothers, Mike “Milo”, Oscar and Emil; sisters, Libby Yapp and Irma Kolman; and, daughter-in-law, Kendra Lahm. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Pastor Brent Crass officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2015, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army or Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.