Born in College Point, New York, Mr. Lemke was an operating engineer in the construction business prior to moving to Pembroke Pines Florida in 1972. He moved to Stuart, along with his wife, Joan in 1985 and worked for Century 21.
Mr. Lemke was a member of Redeemer Lutheran in Stuart for over 20 years and upon moving to Port St. Lucie became a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
He is survived by wife of 68 years, Joan of Port St. Lucie, FL; son, William C. Lemke (Stephanie) of Vero Beach, FL; daughter, Victoria Thomason, Jensen Beach, FL; daughter, Debbie Lemke of Port St. Lucie, FL; grandchildren, William, Robert, Jae-IL, Laura, Yolanda, Russell, John, Tom, Christine, and Timmy; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; niece, Connie and nephew, Louie. Mr. Lemke was predeceased by his sister, Joan.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 19 from 9:00AM-10:45AM at Aycock Funeral Home in Stuart with a funeral service to begin at 11:00AM. Entombment will follow at Fernhill Memorial Gardens in Stuart, FL. A Celebration of Life service will be held on April 25 at 10:30 am at Harbor Place on Jennings Road in Port St. Lucie, FL.
All arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, FL.