Ernest "Ted" Theodore Lams II

Ernest "Ted" Theodore Lams II, age 82, beloved husband of Nancy Lams, nee Mueller; devoted father of Todd (Carolyn) Lams, Natalie (George) Lazarz, Erich (Jenny) Lams, loving grandfather of Erica (Eric) Davis, Julia (Alex) Hermansen, Steven (Brittany) Lams, Ashley (Jacob) Lutsch, Morgan, Jacob, Amanda, and Matthew Lams, and Valerie Kleier, great-grandchildren Wyatt Davis, Theo Hermansen, and Tate Davis; brother of John (Lenore) Lams, Fred (Becky) Lams, and Julie (Peter) Preus, uncle of many beloved nieces and nephews and cousin to many.

Born to Rev. Edgar and Dorcas Lams, nee Gade, of Christ Lutheran Church, Oak Park, Illinois. Known by all who loved him as Ted. Ted's faith in God was strengthened by those who came before him. He strived to emulate them as he taught those around him leading by example in faith and love. His commitment to God, family and church was unwavering. Ted was a gifted and talented musician who loved to serve his Lord as church organist; Ted was a fifty year school teacher, during forty of those serving as school principal, teacher, bus driver, and coach. A beloved mentor to many of his peers and students. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who believed God's greatest gift to him was his family. He will be missed by all. Asleep in the arms of his Savior April 13, 2026. To God be the glory. Amen!

Lying in State on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 9 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Corner of Park and Grant, Brookfield.

Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.

Memorials appreciated to St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School, 9035 Grant Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513.

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

For those of you that would like to express your condolences to the family, please click on the Guestbook and you can leave the family a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card to the Family, please feel free to send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513, c/o the Ernest "Ted" Lams Family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.