James S. Lambert, age 92, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Born in Delaware, Ohio on January 28, 1934 to Richard L. and Jane A. Lambert. Jim was raised in Menomonie, Wisconsin, he attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1952. At the tender age of 8 years old Jim had his first paper route. In his youth he also served as an alter boy and was a Boy Scout. One of his most memorable experiences was being a squad leader at the second annual Boy Scout National Jamboree in 1950.

Jim enlisted in the US Navy in 1952 and served proudly during the Korean War on the carrier USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47) and the A-J Air Squadron VC-6 in San Diego and Atsugi Japan. In 1956 he attended Stout State College (University of Wisconsin-Stout) and later earned his degree in forest conservation from the University of Montana. During college he was seasonally employed by the National Park Service in Glacier and Teton National Parks as well as a National Wilderness Study in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

Jim met Carol Ostrem from Minnesota while they were both working in Glacier National Park. They married December 27, 1960 in Moorhead, Minnesota and soon after Jim began his 29 year career with the Bureau of Land Management. While living in Montana, Nevada and Wyoming Jim and Carol had two children Patricia and Peter. Jim was a generous and supportive husband, father and grandfather.

After his retirement in 1989, Jim spent time managing rental properties, running a landscape company and traveling with Carol. Jim had a lifelong love of the outdoors. He especially enjoyed walleye fishing with friends, bird hunting with his dogs and camping or skiing with his family.

His faith in God was the foundation of his life and it was evident in the way he served others. He was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church, the VFW Post 11453 and Knights of Columbus. He volunteered for Meals- on-Wheels, the Botanic Gardens and the Boy Scouts of America.

Jim is survived by his wife Carol; daughter, Patricia Lambert and son-in-law Steve Langworthy; daughter-in-law Jennifer Petrella; grandsons Jason Davin and Dyllan Lambert (Bryanna Sayer); great-grandson Nash Lambert. He is also survived by brother John (Nancy) Lambert; sister, Ann (Dan) Gudis; brother-in-law John Smith; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Peter Lambert and his sisters, Sarah Irish and Mary Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School, St. Joseph’s Food Bank and Cheyenne COMEA Shelter.

A private burial will be held in Menomonie, Wisconsin at a later date.