Marvin Clarence Lemke

Marvin C. Lemke, age 87, of Appleton, passed away on October 16th, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 24th, 1937, the son of the late Clarence and Hildegard Lemke.

Marvin graduated from Hilbert High School in 1955. He joined the Marine Corps after high school, where he was a bugler and worked at Foremost Farms on John Street in Appleton for over 40 years. Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family, painting, coloring, and hunting. He played a game of cribbage with his wife every morning for years.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Fritsch; his sister, Elaine Kielgas; his brother, Richard Lemke; his children Gregory (Andrea) Lemke-Rochon, Robert (Keri) Lemke, and Carrie Lemke; his son-in-law Steven (Racheal) Danelski; his grandchildren Demetra (Daniel) Rosen, Autumn (Casey) Dunn, Irissa Danelski, and Jeremiah (Micayla) Lemke-Rochon; and great-grandchildren Mars Rosen and Hugo Dunn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Carol Teetzen and Marilyn Stecker, and his daughter Julie Danelski.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 21st, 2024, at Faith Lutheran church of Appleton. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 am until the time of the service. Interment will be held at a later time at Riverside Cemetery of Appleton. 

Marvin was a wonderful storyteller, and his surviving family members will miss his stories.