Florence J. Lemke, 95, of Medford, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Aspirus Care and Rehab, surrounded by family, under the care of Hope Hospice.
Florence was born on April 20, 1924 to Joseph Sr. and Emma (Mildbrand) Emmerich in the township of Hammel. She married Franklin “Frank” J. Lemke on September 28, 1945; he preceded her in death on January 24, 2001.
Florence was a homemaker on the family hobby farm and raised 8 children. In her later years she worked at Marathon Cheese until her retirement. Florence loved gardening, flowers and birds. She enjoyed mowing the lawn; she once said “I could do this all day”. She was a wonderful seamstress and sewed many quilts. In later years she enjoyed her Packers and Brewers and loved Animal Planet. Florence was a wonderful cook and was known for the hearty meat and potatoes meals she prepared.
Florence is survived by her children, Sandi (Paul) Lukewich of Medford, Donna (Craig) Dahlvig of Hatley, John (Ann) Lemke of Medford, James Lemke of Medford, Tom Lemke of Minnesota, and Tim (Sally) Lemke of Medford. She is further survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Florence is preceded in death by her siblings, Melvin, Artie, Alfred, Clarence, Ray, Joe Jr., Edmun, Daisy, Eleanor, Edna and daughters, Patty in March 2004 and Linda Jari in August 2018.
A memorial service for Florence will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Rodger Prois officiating. Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Visitation will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Florence’s name may be made to St. Paul’s Ladies Quilting.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
