Ralph “Bud” E. Lambert Jr.

Ralph “Bud” E. Lambert Jr., 78, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  He was born May 14, 1945, in Atchison, Kansas to Ralph Sr., and Alva Belle (Carr) Lambert.

He is survived by his son, Ralph (Kirby) E. Lambert III, of Rogers, AR and brothers Paul Lambert and James Lambert, both of Salina, KS.  Multiple nieces and nephews,  Don Dittmar and wife Deanna,  Doug Dittmar, Maggie (Dittmar) Artman, husband Eric and daughter Ava, Andy Lambert and wife Stacy, Alyse (Lambert) Gotti and husband Michael, Adam Barletta, Emily Barletta, Evan Lambert.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph E. Lambert Sr. and Alva Belle (Carr) Lambert; sister Rhonda Elaine (Lambert) Dittmar and sister-in-law Francie Marie (Webber) Lambert.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 28, at Ryan Mortuary.