Marilyne Ruth Lemke (nee Kaiser)
January 20, 1934 - April 17, 2026
        

Of Menomonee Falls, entered eternal life on April 17, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born to Raymond and Apollonia Kaiser on January 20, 1934 and was baptized at Jerusalem Lutheran Church. After graduating from Lutheran High School of Milwaukee in 1951 she met up with fellow classmate, David Lemke. For the next almost 75 years they were inseparable except for the two years when David was in the service. During this time Marilyne became a Lutheran grade school teacher. They were married at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in August of 1955. When their firstborn child arrived, they moved to a new home in Menomonee Falls and joined St. John's Lutheran Church in Lannon. They were blessed with four daughters: Sandra, Eileen (David Pape), Deborah, and Patricia (Jeff Hemmelman).

After Dave started his own auto body shop, Marilyne did all the paperwork. She also volunteered for 25 years at St. John's as church and school secretary. She taught Sunday School and was a member of the church choir for many years. In retirement, she volunteered at Community Memorial Hospital as an intensive care greeter. Marilyne and Dave were married for over 70 years and in addition to their four daughters, they were blessed with seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Marilyne's God-given faith in Jesus as her Lord and Savior defined her life and made her a blessing to everyone she met. to God be the glory!

Funeral at St. John's Lutheran Church, 20851 W. Main St., Lannon, WI on Saturday, April 25th. Visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Service at 12:00 Noon. Luncheon at the Church to follow.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the following would be appreciated: St. John's Lutheran Church in Lannon, Wisconsin Lutheran High School, or a charity of your choice.