Ruth A. Lemke Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth A. Lemke (Clinton, Iowa), who passed away on December 15, 2019 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth A. Lemke to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Lingle and Genevieve Lingle (Bice); her son George; her great grandchild Vallerie; and her siblings, Jan, Bud and John.

She is survived by: her husband John; her children, Linda Thompson of Clinton, IA, Mary Ellen Carano (Rick) of Ames, IA, Steve Lemke (Lori) of Delmar, IA, Matt Lemke (Rose) of Burlington, WI, Karl Lemke (Amy) of Camanche, IA, Dennis Lemke (Maria) of Clinton, IA, Brian Lemke (Jill) of Clinton, IA and John Lemke (Nevada) of Le Claire, IA; and her siblings, Dick Lingle (Dorothy) of Clinton, IA and Sharon Davis (Bill) of La Porte, IN. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.