Timothy Lemke

Timothy Lee Lemke, age 57, died peacefully at his home, on December 26, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was born September 16, 1957 to the late Duane Ervin Lemke and Catherine Clara (Tesch) Lemke. In his youth, the Oscar and Audrey Koeppel family fostered him at their home in Phlox. He was a graduate of Antigo High School. Mr. Lemke worked for Koeppel Well Drilling, was an over the road truck driver for Dejnos Trucking, and most recently was employed at Walmart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include 2 sisters, Rhonda White of Kenosha, Karen Nack of Oshkosh, 2 brothers, Thomas Lemke and Daniel Lemke both of Oshkosh, and members of the Oscar Koeppel family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his foster mother, Audrey Koeppel. A memorial service for Timothy will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph's Holy Family Catholic Church in Phlox.