Harley "Hog" Lemke
September 17, 1954 - February 08, 2019
Obituary
BROOKLYN-Harley Ray Lemke, age 64, of Brooklyn, passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, unexpectedly at home. He was born on Sept. 17, 1954, in Madison, the son of Kenneth and Delores (Schroeder) Lemke. Harley met the love of his life, whom he adored, Alta "May" Schulz at 17 years old and they were blessed with two children. His children were his pride and he was both a provider and a fierce protector. Harley loved his Harley and the outdoors. He had an affinity for smoking meats, fish, and anything else that he thought might taste good. His creations were sometimes very innovative but hardly edible. Harley was a man of few words, but you always knew where you stood with him. Harley worked as a Correctional Sargent for the State of Wisconsin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Berlin Brigade. He was proud to have served in Germany and guard the iron curtain. Harley is survived by his life-long partner, Alta "May" Lemke; daughters, Kaytee (Pelon) Cornejo-Lemke, and Karley (Bruce Crubaugh) Lemke; siblings, Edward (Joan) Lemke, Sharon (Tom Meyer) Hansen, Julayne (Richard) Anderson, Ginger (Brian) Dreher, and Kendel (Pam) Lemke; grandchildren, Hayden Lemke, Jase Miller, Selena Cornejo-Lemke, Claudia Cornejo-Lemke, Yasmin "Yaya" Cornejo-Lemke, and Nathaniel Shilts; mother-in-law, Janice D. Schulz; grandmother-in-law, Alta Mae Schulz; sisters-in-law, Jackie (Alan) Tomlin, and Tammy (Terry Haug) Pestor; brother-in-law, Gerald (Carol) Schulz, Jr.; son-in-law, Brad (Maria) Shilts; and very special friends, Brad Tarkenton, Tony Packard, and John Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Gerald Schulz, Sr.; grandson, Johnathon Lemke; granddaughter, Natalia Cornejo-Lemke; and special friend, Barry Tarkenton. A private farewell will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St, on February 16, 2019, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Family and Close friends are welcome to join. A memorial service will be held at the ANCHOR CLUB, 112 Hotel St, Brooklyn, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Memorials may be made to the Oregon Sportsman Club for Hunter Safety Classes to be provided to the community. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
608-835-3515
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Memorial Service
Sat Feb 16, 2019 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Anchor Club • 112 Hotel St., Brooklyn, WI 53521
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Kathy Casad
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Dear May and family, Boogie and I are so sad to hear of this news. Our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to you all. We hope your wonderful times and memories help you ease your pain. Kathy Calhoun Casad and Mike "Boogie" Calhoun.
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Robin Gorman
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So Sorry to hear about Harley, May & Family. I have a lot of memories from living in the Brooklyn area in our younger years! We all had fun times! Hold the memories in your heart & & I pray for strength for your Family to get through this tough time.
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Bev And David Mares
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Harley was such a good cook. From pig roasts to fish fry he was the best! He was always very welcoming! He loved his family beyond words. RIP, my friend!
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Tami Holcomb Noyce
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I hope you've reach your destination Harley Hog-B! That you are Riparadise!🌈 we had some good times partying and one time neither of us forgot was when he once held my hair in the ditch as released a first and last night of drinking cranberry with vodka and a shot of 7up! Was a pretty fun night, we laughed about it a lot, it was kind of like an inside joke! What a great guy! Thanks again Harley!! ♡ You will be missed!
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Jeffrey Carrell
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May Karley Katee, Our condolences as we say farewell to Harley R. Ya did it again, slipped out that door when know body was looking my friend. I gotta chuckle through the sadness. When you were done and it was time to go you pulled the disappearing maneuver. Old Army trick I guess? Not a goodbye see ya tomorrow as it was never a thought that this would be your last one. Always thought there would be plenty more of those to come Mr. Lemke. Nothing but good laugh's great eats and running with the wind. With or without that cast your were going to ride,, there was no arguing about it, so we rode, Ball games rope pulls beer tents taverns and there was one right around.the corner!! Was always an adventure when the Big Man was along for the ride. Not many folks would have seen the wings but those lil'babies looked up and they were there rest assured . Here's a toast to our last goodbye Harley Lemke, Friends remember that grin, And as the sun warms your face on a cool morn look up and smile as Harley pass'es by. Forever Free Adios Amigo till we ride again..
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Bruce Conner
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I’m the youngest of the Conner family, so I’m ten years Junior to Harley, but he treated me as a peer when I was 15. He made me feel welcome and I did my first turkey hut on his family farm. He was always kind and he will be missed. Love to all, Bruce Conner