Lambert “Bert” Vern Kaul, age 61, of Duvall, WA, formerly of Terry, MT passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Kirkland, WA.
Bert was born in Miles City, MT on April 19, 1962 to Janice Elaine (Trask) & Vernon Victor Kaul, joining his two older siblings. He was raised in the Terry area and graduated from Terry High School in 1980 before joining the Air Force.
While he was in the US Air Force, he was stationed in San Antonio, TX and Crete, Greece. After finishing his four years, he attended MSU – Bozeman earning a degree as a computer engineer. After college he moved to Kirkland, WA. He just so happened to be a member of a wedding party when he met his wife, Lonnie (Santee). They were married August 4, 1990 and a few years later their daughter Janel was born. They were married for 33 years. He found the job of his dreams at AT&T and Affiliates and worked their for over 30 years, writing code and solving technical issues.
Throughout his life he enjoyed camping, hiking, and biking outdoors, as well as his indoor hobbies of board games and computer games. He loved spending time and being with his immediate and extended family, but his favorite activity was enjoying Seahawk football, as he was an avid fan.
Bert is survived by his wife Lonnie and daughter Janel of Duvall, WA. He is also survived by his brother Jeff (Donna) of Great Falls, MT and Sister Stephanie of Billings, MT as well as In-laws Lisa (Jeff) Ockerman (Santee) of Olympia, WA and Rod Santee Jr. of Kalispell, MT. He is survived by other family members such as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews of all ages. Lambert was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside memorial service with full Military Honors will be held in Terry, MT on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at 11:00am. Following the graveside service there will be a reception & luncheon at the American Legion. Everyone is invited.
If family and friends desire, memorials may be made in Lambert’s (Bert’s) honor to the charity of one’s choice or here are a few in the Seattle area as well as the Terry Pool.
The Seattle Humane Society
Address: 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone:425-641-0080
Website: seattlehumane.org
Pasado’s Safe Haven
Address: P.O. Box 171, Sultan, WA, 98294
Phone: 360-793-9393
Website: pasadosafehaven.org
Email: info@pasadosafehaven.org
The Terry Pool
Mail check to “Save Our Pool”
Address: P.O. Box 650
Terry, MT 59349
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 20, 2023
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 20, 2023
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
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Michele Sanders says
I’m sorry to hear about Lambert. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Lon & Vicki Reukauf says
Kaul Family, we were so very sad to hear that Lambert passed away. We have lots of good memories with him, and especially remember his big smile and good sense of humor he shared with others. He was such a good guy.
Kelly and Dulcy says
So very sorry to hear about Lambert. He was one of a kind. Our prayers are with you all. Love, Kelly, Dulcy and family
Dwight and Lynette Tague says
So sorry for your loss of Lambert. He had a great personality.
Mitch Svihovec says
To the Kaul Family, hate to hear about Bert. We had a lot of fun at MSU. He was a great roommate. Smart guy and funny too! Prayers to all of you.
Sarita (Gaub) Breivik says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lambert. Lonnie, Janel and the Kaul family, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jane Huber says
Kaul families, I’m so sorry for your loss. Bert was a pretty chill young man. My prayers are with you all.
Darlene L Strobel says
My condolences to each of you.
🙏💞
Darlene
Julie Sumrall Bounds says
Sorry to hear this sending prayer during this difficult journey in your life . Will never forget his kind spirit
Perry Pust says
So sorry to hear of Lambert’s passing and remember him as a funny/fun character at an early age. Condolences to all the extended family and friends.
Barb Harbaugh Morgan says
I was so sad and sorry to hear that Lambert passed away. He was such a big friend support to GayLynne Lantis Ullerich and I got to know him through her. They had so much fun! May his memory and big personality bring you fond memories. Too many wonderful souls gone too soon.
Prayers to the whole Kaul family!