David Walter Zemke

Mr. Zemke was the first teacher to actually take an interest in me as an introverted 7th grader at Marquette Jr. High. My first year there coincided with his first year as a teacher.and over the next two years he introduced me to the world of music . He took me to various concerts at UW and expose where. Even sometimes when he'd play "gigs" as a local musician for visiting performers or shows. In 10th grade I followed him to East High School where he was the director of the Stage Band: an experience that helped to introduce me to modern jazz and a mutual love for the late Gerry Mulligan. During our sophomore year Mr Zemke would often meet a group of band kids for dinner at places like the Jolly Troll or Sweden House before attending a concert. I was surprised when he left teaching as he always had such a great passion for it. For me he'll always be that young, enthusiastic teacher just out of Luther College, full of energy and driving that beautiful green 1954 Chevy.

Thank you Mr. Zemke, for teaching me to love music. I took your love of music from Marquette middle, to East High marching band and many years as a Capitolaire, 1st all-girl drum corps. You were always handsomely dressed, you were my first school girl crush, and broke my heart when you married my Spanish teacher. I ran into Mr. Zemke through the years a n d he was always a first class act. Condolences to the family, I will miss him also. Joyce Freeman

David was a classmate in Glenwood, Minnesota and a special friend. Always the neatest pickup truck you can imagine. When my 'boyfriend' lost his driver's license for speeding, David was our chauffeur. He took Bob home first. That's a friend. Our sympathy to his family and especially brother Cedric in Glenwood. Nancy (Olson) and Bob Gandrud...

My condolences to the family. I bought many suits and sport coats over the years from David. Of all the people who have ever measured me he was the best. I was also honored to sell his home after he moved out to a more assisted living situation. Sorry I can't be at the visitation. Rick Lyngaas

My sincere sympathy to the family. I have known David for many years and in the later years he would meet a few of us football fans at "Josie" to celebrate. I always enjoyed talking to him, of course he was the "sober" one. Just remember all the good times and take it one day at a time. Carole Klagos