Lamont Woelk

LAMONT ALVIN WOELK

Marion

Lamont Alvin Woelk, 89, of Marion, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 12, 2016. In lieu of services, Lamont would like it very much if you take a few moments to enjoy your family.

Lamont was born June 20, 1927, in Newton, Kan., to Alvin and Linda (Galle) Woelk. He was the oldest of five children. Most of his childhood was spent on the family farm east of Walton, Kan. He graduated from Walton High School in 1945. Lamont attended Bethel College in Newton, Kan., from 1948 to 1952, where he met Lillian Loeffler. They married June 3, 1951.

Lamont's faith was very important to him. He was baptized upon his confession of faith in 1942 and became a charter member of the Walton Mennonite Church. In 1947, while attending the triannual session of the General Conference Mennonite Church in Berne, Ind., he felt God calling him to the ministry. After graduating from Bethel College, he trained and studied at various seminaries, obtaining a master's of divinity degree.

Lamont was the pastor for several churches through the years in Kansas and Pennsylvania. While in Topeka, Kan., he spent two years as a chaplain in training in the clinical pastoral education program at Topeka State Hospital. After retiring from the ministry, he worked as a counselor and pastoral service resource person for local clergy and hospitals in Quakertown, Pa.

In 1982, Lamont and Lillian moved to Richlandtown, Pa., to an old Victorian house. He enjoyed restoring and remodeling the home, appreciating its woodwork. He also enjoyed gardening, photography and family and church history. He made a pictorial history album of his children's four grandparents for each of them, including centuries old photos, genealogies and histories. Lamont and Lillian enjoyed traveling the country, spending vacations sight-seeing, visiting antique shops and visiting their beloved children and grandchildren. They also shared a love of classical and choral music.

Survivors include his cherished wife, Lillian; children, Alethea Woelk (Kurt Bloomberg), LaNae (Scott) Hartvickson, Laurel (Grace) Woelk, Linley (Cynthia) Woelk and Lyman Woelk; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and brother, Larson.

Lamont was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Linda; and siblings, Leland, Ardis and Loren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to support the Music Department of Bethel College, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton, KS 67117.

Please share your support and memories with Lamont's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.