Gerhard Lemke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerhard Lemke (Somers, Wisconsin), who passed away on December 14, 2024 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerhard Lemke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ferdinand Lemke and Lydia Lemke (Ertner); his wife Myrtle D. Ferch; his sister Gerda Jensen of Connecticut; and his son-in-law Michael Turek.
He is survived by: his siblings, Nancy Kaprelian (Samuel) of Greenfield, WI and Lary Lemke (Loretta Colter) of Ocala, FL; and his children, David Lemke (Lynne Goelzer) of Muskego, WI, William Lemke (Gayle Huber) of Pleasant Prairie, WI and Kathleen Turek of Kenosha, WI.. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the New Life Lutheran Church. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. Gary was very active in his spiritual life leading bible study at Library Terrace Assisted Living during the Covid Pandemic, and continuing on at Harvest Home Assisted Living.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to New Life Lutheran Church would kindly be appreciated.