That smile will remain etched in my memory forever. John always had a smile on his face and his zest for life was undeniable. My deepest sympathy for those left behind that have to wait to see him again on the other side.

My heart goes out to all who knew and loved John. His spirit lives on in all who knew him. My memories of John are wonderful ones of a kind man, and a wonderful father and son. They say that grief is the price we pay for love. If that's true, John was very loved as he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, John. 

Anessa Stringer Gilbride

 Memories are what sometimes makes us happy in life,and in death it is what we're left with. So it is with joy, reflection, thoughtfulness and happiness that we remember and learn about life. And how we utilize the memories will also be impact full on our lifes as we try to move forward. Let those memories make us better, stronger, and full of life as we remember those that impacted us. RIP John,            Cranes

Sending my condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalm 29:11
M.S.

We had a lot of fun and John was certainly one of a kind. Condolences to all friends and family.

No words that I write will assuage your loss of John, a friend of mine and fellow Chaminade High School alumnus. In our lives, in our joys and in our sorrows, we've learned that there is a time for every matter under heaven. We laugh and we weep. We celebrate and we mourn. With God's amazing grace we somehow bear what seems unbearable. "Love bears all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends." May your priceless, precious and enduring memories of John sustain you.

My condolences and prayers to you and your family. I will always have great memories of John and the smile he always had ! He will be truly missed .

Just found out, via Vince Shay (who was a fellow Chaminade football player of John's) about John's passing. My heart goes out to you and your loss. I have many great many memories of him and the "Men of Chaminade" Eagles football team on Friday nights when I went to Julienne in Dayton OH..1964-68.

My heart goes out to Johns life partner, Robin. Theirs was a love unsurpassed and a bond unbroken by death. John will live on through her always. Physically gone but never forgotten. I'll smile when I think of all the joy and happiness he brought to my beautiful friends life all these years. RIP John. You did good.

John was not only my friend but also a boss for a short period of my professional life. He,as many will say, was an original with a keen sense for innovation. He was a good guy and I am proud to have known him. RIP

Grade school at Precious Blood then on to Chaminade. Enjoyed a lot of laughs with John, he was always positive in so many ways. Cheers to you John. RIP

My heart goes out to my friend Robin, Johns Beloved life partner. Theirs was a love unsurpassed and a bond unbroken by death. He will live on in her heart and through her. You're on the other side of life now John, but never forgotten. I love you Rob. Know you are held, always, all ways.

We say "goodbye" now but will say "hello" again when we see you in heaven.  I'll always remember you fearlessly diving headlong over, and sometimes into, those piles of tacklers on the football field; even during practice.  On occasion, I was in those piles.  RIP my brother.  My condolences to your family.

If I can get directions, and your permission, I'd like to stop by at the Celebration of John's life event you've scheduled for Friday, Jan. 8, 2016. Thank you.

Thanks' John, for the 4yrs I known you, Brother Barish Art class. Rest in Peace my Brother, Vincent Seifert Class of 68" Kettering Ohio.

John was one of a kind, and was always one to cheer folks up. Had  pleasure of working with John and the entire clan for a number of years in Florida at the Rock Super Bowls at the old Tangerine Bowl. Will cherish those memories forever. He is now in heaven working on a new t-shirt deal for all the angels. My deepest sympathy's to Robin, Eva and especially Alysha.  Bill Becker, Charlotte NC

I'm blessed to have know John and to have him as a friend. A friend who saved me at a very low point in my life. John was fearless, fun loving, loyal to a fault, an inovator, tireless, and the best friend you could hope for. You are missed and could never be forgotten. Alysha can be very proud of her Dad as he was of her.

 A good friend, footballer, artist and classmate from Chaminade HS '68, John was one of those guys loved and respected by all his fellow eagles.
 He'll be missed by all who knew him and the many he made happy and laugh,  and I'll always remember, his own was very contagious.
John Cotty Rose

We have many great memories of John in his youth and would like to offer our sympathies to his family, especially his daughter and granddaughter.  When we knew John, he was a young man full of love and life.  With his pain and illness now in the past, he will find God's everlasting love and peace.  
Uncle Jack and Aunt Madeline

My friend, John.  Those of us who knew you won't soon forget you. "Work hard, play hard."  That could have been your personal motto. We are happier for having known you and sadder for your leaving us.

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John Charles Lemke

6 avril 1950 – 3 janvier 2016

Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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