ROBERT LEMKE

ROBERT LEMKE

August 06, 1933 - December 18, 2023

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Robert J. Lemke, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah. He was born August 6, 1933, in Neenah, son of the late Carl and Alma (Berge) Lemke.

Bob graduated from Neenah High School with the class of 1951. He then served in the US Marines from 1951-1954, being stationed in San Diego and North Carolina. Bob married Neva Lynn Ball on September 2, 1954. She preceded him in death on September 1, 2019.

Bob was a mailman for the city of Neenah from 1959 until his retirement in 1990. He then worked as a crossing guard from 1991 until 2018. Bob loved working with stained glass and he had a collection of model trains.

Survivors include his three children: Darlyn Lippert, Debra Kunde, Duane (Dalia) Lemke; seven grandchildren: Emily (Brian) Nast, Ross Lippert, Stephen (Heidi) Appel, Alexa (Kevin) Juzenas, Jarah Kunde, Drew Lemke, Megan Lemke; four great-grandchildren: Liam, Isaac, Paige and Bodhi; two sisters: Esther Hoffman, Lorraine Haber; a brother, Carl (Jennifer) Lemke Jr; and a bonus daughter, Jean Enderby.

Bob was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Appel; two sons-in-law: Robert Lippert, Gerald Kunde; and a sister, Dorothy Ramich.

A memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Huff officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until the service. Full Military Honors with the Neenah Menasha Veterans Honor Guard will follow.

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Diane Richardson
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Darlyn, Very sorry to hear your Father passed away. I will always remember your Dad was the Mailman that walked my youngest brother David home from Hoover School when he got lost walking home one day. :) Sweet man. Prayers for comfort & peace to your whole family. Sincerely, Diane Richardson
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Todd Metz
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Duane, Debra and Darlyn - I have great memories of your dad over the years (about 55). He always had the smile and a little joke to brighten a day (and perfect hair). The Neenah boy was the perfect complement to your Mom's southern belle -- they are reunited. I cannot think of a more dedicated person -- 60 years combined as a mailman and crossing guard - that mold has been broken (I expect St. Peter may be trying to recruit him to walk people through the pearly gates or to deliver messages). I am sorry for his passing but comforted by the fact that your Dad lived a full and meaningful life full of love from you, your children and grandkids.
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Todd Metz
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Duane, Debra and Darlyn - I have great memories of your dad over the years (about 55). He always had the smile and a little joke to brighten a day (and perfect hair). The Neenah boy was the perfect complement to your Mom's southern belle -- they are reunited. I cannot think of a more dedicated person -- 60 years combined as a mailman and crossing guard - that mold has been broken (I expect St. Peter may be trying to recruit him to walk people through the pearly gates or to deliver messages). I am sorry for his passing but comforted by the fact that your Dad lived a full and meaningful life full of love from you, your children and grandkids.

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