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John Lemker Obituary
Bro. John Lemker, S.M., age 91 of Centerville passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born in Covington, Kentucky to the late Fred and Anna (Niehaus)Lemker. He is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Mary Jo Lemker and nephew, Richard Lemker. He is survived ny nieces and a nephew: Kathryn and Mark Wenstrup, Janet and Ted Arlinghaus,Susan and Richard Cropenbaker, Linda and Keith Sherman,Daniel and Belinda Lemker and Mary Beth Lemker.
He graduated from the Marianist Postulate in 1948 and professed First Vows in the Society of Mary on September 8, 1951. He earned a BS in Physics from the University of Dayton, a MS in Physics from Ohio State University and a MA in Religious Education from Boston College. He professed Perpetual Vows on August 15, 1955.
He ministered at Cathedral Latin in Cleveland, Purcell High School in Cincinnati and Hacket High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. .He was director of the Scripture Study Program in the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Bro. John was a long time member of the Marianist Novitiate Community and a well-known nature photographer.
Visitation will be held at the Queen of Apostles Church on the campus of Mount Saint John in Beavercreek on Saturday, July 13 at 9:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Burial will follow immediately at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the services. Glickler Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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Joe McDonnell
July 18, 2024
As a 70's Hackett student, I fondly remember Bro John for his kind, gentle manner and wonderful sense of humor. I feel honored to have known this wonderful man, a genuine example of humility and faith.
Richard Grote, Ph.D. Camas, WA
July 13, 2024
Started me on my road of education in Physics at Purcell. Was able to reconnect a few years back, sorry I never got to see him again in person to relive some stories.
Mike Hamilton--Washington, DC
July 11, 2024
Over a life time one remembers the people who had a significant impact on their life. Bro. John Lemker had a joy in everything he did. He exhibited a love which reflected his living as God desired. He lived Purcell High Schools motto, "Outstanding Among All".
Tony Valerius
July 10, 2024
I remember having Bro. Leaker from Purcell High School for Physics class. He was a fun teacher with a great sense of humor. He had a laser project set up in his back room that I found very interesting. I was also one of a small group of students to accompany him to a former students house to observe the stars and planets. The former student had a huge telescope in his roofless garage that was about a foot in diameter and you had to stand on a ladder to look through the eyepiece. Wonderful and exciting evening exposing all of us to astronomy. He was one of my favorites at Purcell. Glad he had such a long and productive life!
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