Joel Philip Lamm, 38

Joel Philip Lamm passed away in his sleep in Hayden, Idaho, on July 16, 2025, at the age of 38. Joel was born Nov. 17, 1986, in Ontario, Ore., to adoring parents Douglas Philip Lamm and Karen Rae Lamm (Lobsinger). He grew up in Payette, Idaho, and attended Payette High School, where he was co-captain of the football team and senior class president. His classmates knew him for his antics and one-of-a-kind sense of humor. Joel graduated from Payette High School in 2005. He continued his education at Boise State University, where he completed his degree in accounting in 2010. Joel relocated to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 2011. There, he met the love of his life and best friend, Nicole (Wilfong). Joel and Nicole were married in Coeur d’Alene on Oct. 12, 2013. They added two amazing children, Thea and Lawson, to their family and built a beautiful life together. Joel began working as a financial controller for CAL Cars in 2018, where he developed friendships and impacted many lives. 

Joel was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting at the family farm in Kamiah, Idaho, fishing and spending time with friends and family on his and Nicole’s boat on Lake Pend Oreille. Joel was a big fan of college football. He cheered on his alma mater, Boise State, or his other favorite team, Notre Dame, at every opportunity. Joel and his family attended One Place Church, where he happily served and grew his relationship with Jesus. Joel was an unmatched husband, son, friend and coworker, but his favorite role was being a dad. You could always find him playing games, having a wrestling match, throwing a ball or just snuggling with his precious children. They continue to be the light of his life. 

Joel is survived by his wife, Nicole Lamm; children Thea and Lawson Lamm; parents Douglas and Karen Lamm; grandmother Georgia Lamm; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gene and Donna Lobsinger and Phil Lamm.

While we are shrouded in deep sadness and questions regarding why Joel was taken from us so soon, we are confident that we will be united with him one day with our Father in heaven. 

A memorial service for Joel will be held Monday, July 28, 2025, at 2 p.m. at One Place Church (190 W. Centa Ave., Hayden, ID 83835). There will be a celebration of life from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sunrise Shelter at Farragut State Park, where there will be dinner and yard games. Please bring your camp chairs and your favorite memories of Joel so we can say “see you later” in the most “Joel” way possible.

In memory of Joel, in lieu of flowers and gifts, contributions can be made to a college fund for Thea and Lawson, which will help support their future education. Deposits can be made at any US Bank branch (T&L Lamm Edu Fund) under Dorothea Lamm. Checks can be made out to Dorothea Lamm and mailed to 2065 N. Lake Creek Road, Casper, WY 82604, or via Venmo @NicoleLamm88. 

Please visit Joel’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.