Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Lambrecht

Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Lambrecht, 55 year old resident of Long Prairie, MN, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday June 1st, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN with Pastor Schmeisser and Pastor Porter officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Swanville, MN. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm on Friday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and from 10:00-11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Caring for Jeff and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Swanville, MN.
Jeff was born to Cheryl (Skinner) and the late Kenneth Lambrecht on April 20, 1969, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. He grew up in a rural area near Burtrum, MN. Jeff was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN. Jeff attended Swanville High School and graduated in 1987. After graduation, he briefly worked at Art Bliese Construction, Central Bi Products, Central Specialties, and Sonny Peterson Trucking. He drove truck for Rene Hatton for a few years and became very close to him and his wife LuAnn. In 1996, Jeff and his father Kenny, each purchased a trailer and established Lambrecht Livestock Trucking. They soon purchased a third trailer and with the help of his mother, Cheryl, the company continued to expand. After the passing of his father, Jeff continued to run the business alongside his sister, Carrie and his brother-in-law, Dennis, who currently run the business today. The family-run trucking company has been a source of great pride for Jeff and he has entrusted the dispatching part of it to his nephew, Brandon and also entrusted the livestock loads to his sons, Jesse and Tanner and all the drivers at Lambrecht Livestock Trucking. Jeff also had great pride in his family, as it started when his son Jesse was born to him and Kelly (Goff) Larson. He and Jesse trucked for a few years before meeting Julie (Jansen) Lambrecht and her two children, Hayden and Ana. Julie and Jeff were united in marriage on September 5, 2003, at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie, MN. They instantly became a family of five as he accepted Hayden and Ana as his own. Their two children, Tanner and Aiken were soon added to the family. He cherished every moment with his family, especially after his granddaughter, Saylor, was born. He loved being a grandpa and loved every minute with her. He was so proud of all his children and loved them dearly. His love was unconditional, and he was always teaching them about finances and about life in general. Jeff dealt with medical issues since his prostate cancer diagnoses in June of 2018. In July of 2021, Jeff was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Jeff had several memorable trips to the Mayo Clinic and hospital. Jeff fought so hard and was so courageous. He did not choose this challenging cancer journey, but he did choose how he responded to it. Jeff had great mental and moral strength and was one of the strongest fighters we all knew. Jeff put his trust in God, and he had a strong faith in the Lord. No matter if it was the Lutheran Church or the Catholic Church he attended, Jeff prayed for the strength to keep fighting. He also prayed for his friends and family, and he loved to give them grief and make them laugh. He had a great sense of humor, and he will always be remembered for how he greeted them and what he called them.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Julie of Long Prairie, MN; his children, Jesse Lambrecht of Long Prairie, MN, Hayden and Jaci Sturdevant of Perham, MN, Ana Sturdevant and her fiancé, Michael Nelson of Milaca, MN, and Tanner and Aiken Lambrecht of Long Prairie, MN; his granddaughter, Saylor Sturdevant; his mother, Cheryl Lambrecht of Royalton, MN, his father-in-law, Richard Jansen of Olivia, MN; his siblings, Carrie Roering and brother-in-law, Dennis Roering of Long Prairie, MN, Tamie Barthel and her fiancé, Jeff Johnson of Long Prairie, MN, Renae Abers of Swanville, MN, and Stacy Larson (Steve) of Waite Park, MN; his nieces and nephews, Brandon (Jeni), Devin (Abby), Braison, McKenna, Katelyn (Eric), Hunter, Madelyn, and Dalton (Taylor); his great nephew, Karter; as well as his aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Lambrecht; sister, Tonia Lambrecht; niece, Brecklyn Abers; nephew, Cameron Larson, as well as grandparents, uncles, and aunts.