Elmer (Fritz) and Becky met in October 1942 while he was in boot camp in
   Oklahoma. It was a short courtship that turned into a lifelong commitment
   to each other, their family and the community. They were married December
   5, 1942, shortly before Elmer left the states to join other forces to
   fight in World War II.
     Four daughters were born to Elmer and Becky: Carolyn, born in 1946;
   Wilma, born in 1950; Debra, born in 1953; and Kathy, born in 1955.
     Both Elmer and Becky were involved in their community and in St. John's
   Lutheran Church during their married lives. Elmer taught Sunday School,
   was a Sunday School superintendent, was in Men's Club, was a member of LLL
   and was an elder of the church. He was an active member of the Lion's
   Club and was on the school board. Becky taught Sunday School and was
   active in the Dorcas Society.
     Elmer spent most of his time running his grain and livestock farm (and
   in planning Becky's days!). He was always very particular about the upkeep
   of his farmstead and equipment. It was thought by some that he planted the
   straightest row crops in the country.
     Cooking, canning, sewing and gardening kept Becky busy when she wasn't
   trying to keep up with their daughters. Few days passed that didn't see
   fresh-baked break or cinnamon rolls come out of her double ovens. Oh, what
   a treat!
     There always seemed to be extra kids around the house. Elmer and Becky
   enjoyed opening their home to their children's friends and Becky was always
   ready to "throw and extra bean in the pot" for those that wanted to stay to
   eat.
     One grandchild was born to Elmer and Becky during their lives. Debra and
   her husband, Wayne Schwartz, had a son, Randy, who was born in December 1972.
   Randy was a special person to his grandparents and could somehow lure them
   into an occasional game of backyard football or some other such activity.
     Debra presently works for a grain-processing equipment company. She
   started with the company in1975 as secretary/receptionist and is currently
   office manager/treasurer. Wayne has been successful in the construction
   business and in farming.
     Three other grandchildren were born after Elmer and Becky died. Wilma
   and her husband, Giuseppe Magnifico, had a son, Marcello, born to them in
   1983. Wilma recieved her degree in "bean counting" from Wichita State
   University and is presently a part-owner/CPA in the seventh-largest CPA
   firm in Wichita. Giuseppe works for the same company as Debra and does
   sales and design work.
     Kathy married Bruce Lietz and they have two sons: Collin, born in 1987,
   and Brian, born in 1991. Kathy is a full-time mom and part-time data entry
   operator. She was blessed with her mom's cooking and creative abilities
   and is working on a collection of recipes which she hopes will match Becky's.
   Bruce is a systems programmer and keeps things running smoothly in Cessna's
   computer department.
     Although Carolyn and her husband, Richard Swoboda, did not have any
   children of their own, they live to "borrow" the other grandkids. They have
   been referred to by the kids as "grandma and grandpa." Carolyn is assistant
   to the chief engineer for the City of Wichita. Richard is semi-retired and
   likes to spend his time at the lake.
     Elmer and Becky instilled in their family a strong work ethick and the
   "I can do it" attitude. They believed that people had a right to their
   privacy and to be treated fairly. They emphasized community service and
   service to God by what they did with their lives.
     Elmer and Becky Lampe - gone but not forgotten!
                     
  Source:St. John's Lutheran Church Centennial 1893-1993, Nashville, Kansas, pg. 57 
  Submitted by the daughters of Elmer and Becky