Ralph E. Lemke's obituary , Passed away on May 4, 2019 in Oskaloosa, Iowa

Ralph E. Lemke

September 17, 1928 - May 4, 2019 (90 years old)

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Ralph E. Lemke's obituary , Passed away on May 4, 2019 in Oskaloosa, Iowa

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Smith Funeral Home

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Ralph E. Lemke

September 17, 1928 - May 4, 2019 (90 years old)

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Ralph E. Lemke Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph E. Lemke (Oskaloosa, Iowa), who passed away at the age of 90, on May 4, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ralph E. Lemke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Herman Lemke and Edith Lemke (McMeekin); his children, Phillip Lemke (Cate) of Newton, David Lemke of Grinnell, Rose Long of Springfield, Melody Bennett (Mark) of Marshalltown and Lyle Lemke (Mary) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; his brother Calvin Lemke of Virginia; his siblings-in-law, Ronnie Ogan (Virginia) of Osceola and Lois Ogan of Grinnell; his wife Shirley; his children, LaWanna, Gloria, Daniel and Darrell; his brother-in-law Ralph Ogan; and his siblings, Dorothy Haines, Hazel Freeborn, Don, Earl, Leonard, Walter, Jim and Marvin. He was also cherished by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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June 28

Visitation

Smith Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Grinnell
1103 Broad Street, Grinnell Iowa United States 50112

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June 28

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Smith Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Grinnell
1103 Broad Street, Grinnell Iowa United States 50112

Sat

June 29

Graveside service

Pleasant Township Cemetery
869 Ewart Road, Grinnell Iowa United States

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