Russell A. Lemke

Born to Eternal Life January 18, 2010, at the age of 86. Loving husband of the late Gertrude (nee Abel). Dear father of Pam (John) Wall, Chris (Jerry) Bettridge, Patty (Willie) Harris, Scott (Lisa) Lemke and the late Keith Lemke. Special grandfather of Greg Lemke, Robin Hathorn, Holly Zieger, Erin and Krista Kuehl, Ellie Bettridge, Josh and Tiffany Lemke. Great-grandfather of Melanie Parchim. Fond brother-in-law of Laura Lemke. Preceded in death by Melvin and Delores Lemke, Franklin Lemke and Fredrick Lemke. Russell had served as a radioman on a Navy submarine in WWII. He was also a member of the American Legion for 54 years. Memorial Gathering at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church North, 1375 Covered Bridge Rd., Cedarburg, Tuesday, January 26, 2PM until time of Mass of Christian burial at 3PM. Inurnment to follow at St. Francis Borgia Cemetery. Memorials to the American Heart Association or St. Francis Borgia Church would be appreciated.