Lambert Eugene Bright died February 19, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 80.

Lambert was born December 17, 1942, in the family farmhouse near Stella, Nebraska.

Lambert attended Pioneer County School in Richardson County, Nebraska; Stella High School, and the University of Nebraska, where he earned his Master’s degree in Physics.

Lambert worked at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1970 to 2023 as a computer analyst.

Lambert was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Neil Bright and Jeanette Ann (Williams) Bright, and his brother-in-law Larry Dean Martin.

Lambert is survived by his three siblings: Jean Anne Martin, Arthur Neil Bright (and Denise Bright), and Sarah Ellen Nuss (and Randy Nuss).

Lambert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Saundra “Sandy” Kaye (Schmidt) Bright of Stella, Nebraska.

Lambert is survived by his two sons: Curtis Lambert Bright (and Kathy Glenn) and Randall Eugene Bright (and Paula DeVries Bright).

Lambert is survived by his four grandchildren: Heather Lynn Bright (and Tom Whitten), Katelyn McKenzie Jones (and Eric Jones), Caleb Randall Bright and (Jacinta Benton Bright), and Tessa Bright (and John King).

Lambert is survived by his six great grandchildren: Carter A. and Ethan P. Whitten, Cameron R. and Allie M. Jones, Anastasia L. Bright, and Jasper T. King.

Lambert was a magic enthusiast and a creator hundreds of mechanical puzzles.

Lambert was a member of the American Magician Society, an annual attendee of the International Puzzle Party, and a regular attendee at Gathering for Gardner in Atlanta, Georgia.

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