Louise Lemke
June 26, 1931 - July 06, 2020
Obituary
MADISON/SUN PRAIRIE - Louise A. Lemke, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. She was born on June 26, 1931, in Madison, the daughter of Oren and Vera (Hess) Ellingson.
Louise graduated from Madison East High School in 1949 and attended Madison Business College. She was united in marriage to Eugene Lemke on June 28, 1952, in Madison. Eugene passed away on Nov. 13, 1965. Louise worked as a bookkeeper for the Wisconsin Area Health and Welfare Fund for 24 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Sun Prairie, where she played the organ from 1959-1995, a past president of Madison Chapter of Lutheran Church Library Association and the organist at Monona Lutheran Church from 1945-1958. Louise enjoyed breeding champion Scottish Terriers and was an avid reader and gardener.
Louise is survived by two sons, Richard (Jan) Lemke and Daniel Lemke; daughter, Karen Lemke; granddaughter, Angie (Patrick) Flanagan; great-grandsons, Will, Miles and Connor Flanagan; sister, Pat Ellingson; nieces, Mina Esser, Kristin Bayuk; and nephew, Russell Bayuk. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; and foster sister, Mary Richie.
A public celebration of Louise’s life will be scheduled for a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff at Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care of Louise. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Vernum Richard Wildermuth
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My condolences to the family and friends of Louise. I have fond memories of Louise from our days as members and officers of the Madison chapter of the Lutheran Library Association. I also have fond memories of food and fellowship offered in her home.
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Linda and Tom Boll
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Our condolences to Louise's family. She was a faithful organist and member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church while we were members and sang in the choir there. May the promise of our Lord's resurrection give comfort and hope to all who mourn. - Linda and Tom Boll.
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Jan Pells
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My heart goes out to the Lemke family. Always so hard to lose a parent. I often think of her. She was one of the sweetest people I know. Such good memories, I will never forget. Bless you all. We will see her on the other side.
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DonnaRae Schreiber
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I was confirmed with Louise and graduated in 1949 with her. She also played the organ for my wedding in 1951 at Monona Lutheran Church in Monona,. Wis. She was a special lady and I have good memories.
I live in Kimberly, Wis and we did chat on the phone once in awhile.
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Robert Fett
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Richard, Karen and Dan your mom was a great fellow Christian employee at WAHF.
In Christ, Bob Fett