- Wilmer G. Lemke, age 89, of Chilton, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Century Ridge in Chilton. He was born February 4, 1922 in the Town of Rantoul, son of the late Arthur & Anna (Papke) Lemke. He married Isabelle A. Leitner on May 25, 1944 at St. Martin Catholic Church in Charlestown; she preceded him in death on September 1, 2010. Wilmer had worked a short time at Brillion Iron Works before starting a career at Aluminum Specialty where he perfected the art of metal buffing. His skills became 'World Renowned' when he and Isabelle were flown to plants in Brazil and Mexico to teach others the importance and art of metal buffing. Wilmer was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Chilton, the Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus and was a lifetime member of the Chilton Eagles Club. Wilmer's sense of humor and good natured personality was what people loved about him; his social nature and love of cards kept Wilmer the life of the party throughout his entire life. He always looked forward to being with family and friends; whether he was dancing with Isabelle or taking the kids fishing, he treasured each and every moment of day to day life and daily thanked God for the gift of life. His children admired their father as he had learned to rely on faith and prayer to turn life's difficult situations into something to be learned from and create a positive outcome as life moved forward.
Survivors include his children: David (Kathleen) Lemke of Mequon, Daniel Lemke of River Falls, WI, Susan (Frederic) Bliffert of Milwaukee, Cynthia (Jeff) Voyen of St. Paul, MN; 11 grandchildren: Kim Lemke, Paula Fruncek, Kristin (Rick) Vocovich, Mark (Ronalea) Lemke, Ben Lemke, Emily (Matthew) Michelin, Theresa (Michael) Helfer, Katherine Bliffert, Amelia (Aaron) Willey, Abram (Kristine) Voyen, Elyse Voyen; 8 great grandchildren along with two more arriving soon: Tyler, Tristan, Drake, Kalea, Elizabeth, Addison, Chloe, & Sydney; a brother: Merlin Lemke; and a sister: Gladys Koll. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 sisters: Evangeline Sturtz, Jeanne Karl.
Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. until 12:45 PM on Monday, October 31, 2011. Online Condolences www.wietingfuneralhome.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on October 29, 2011
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1922 - 2011 (89 years)
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