Lauren Tracy (POPS) Humphrey, 83, of Friendship, WI died Friday, August 1, 2008, at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital, Rockford Illinois.

Lauren was born October 17, 1924, to Tracy Humphrey and Orah (Parks) Humphrey in Sparta, Wisconsin. Lauren graduated from Sparta High School.

Lauren married his first wife, Eleanora Johnson, July 22, 1948, in Janesville, WI, with whom he had four children: Galen, Shirlene, Alan and Nita. Lauren then married Joan Lenz, December 20, 1969, in Janesville, WI. Joan passed away, February 24, 1998.

Lauren worked for many years at JATCO in Janesville before moving to Friendship, Wisconsin in 1975. He retired from Grande Cheese, Friendship, WI in 1989. He then worked for Adams County Memorial Hospital Home Health and Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was always willing to help out anyone with a project no matter how large or small. His quality control motto was "you can�t see it from the creek."

Lauren is survived by his children: Galen (Sandy), Janesville, WI, Shirlene (Gail) Dietz, Crystal Lake, Il, Alan (Terri), Janesville, WI, Nita (Gary) Tewksbury, Friendship, WI.

Grandchildren: Dean (Lea) Humphrey, Elgin, IL, Susan (Masami) Imai, Middletown, CT, Rebecca Humphrey (Coy Hillstead), Minnetonka, MN, Robert Humphrey (Jess Mattrisch), Whitewater, WI, Jennifer (Bryan) Bullock, Darien, WI, Bridgette (Dennis) Mendrzycki, Janesville, WI, Michael (Nikki) Humphrey, Janesville, WI, Gregory (Karin) Humphrey, Janesville, WI, Michelle Schaller, Janesville, WI, Joshua Humphrey, Waukesha, WI, Sara Knight, Middleton, WI, Rebecca (Jason) Hook, Madison, WI, Nicole Roberts (Hector Guzman), Rockford, IL, Heather (Nick) Taormino, Janesville, WI, Todd Tewksbury (Aubrey Nelson), Popular Grove, IL, 34 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Lauren was predeceased by his parents, brother, Donald, sister, Evelyn Richey, brother-in-law John Richey and grandson Geoff Knight and great-grandson Edward Dean Humphrey.

Lauren was deeply touched by all who knew him and will be remembered as a compassionate caring man. The oft repeated stories generally had a deeper meaning if one would only listen and think as long as he did before speaking.

Lauren�s family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Maple Crest Care Centre, Belvidere, Il for providing a loving home for our father these last years. You will always be in our hearts.