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John LEMPKE Obituary

LEMPKE - John E. Age 93, June 29, 2013, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Olszewski); dearest father of Janice (late Benjamin) Wiech, Evy (Dennis) Adams and John B. (Mary) Lempke; loving grandfather of Jennifer Wiech, Judy (Will) Kowarko, Andrea (Matthew) Reynolds, Scott Adams, John J. (Angelica) and Jason J. (Ivette) Lempke; great-grandfather of Evan and Liam Reynolds, John J., Isabel and Sofia Lempke; brother of the late Genevieve (late Raymond) Mrowinski, late Julia (Joseph) Wnek and late Celia Lempke; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Wednesday morning at 9:15 AM and in St. John Gualbert R.C. Church at 10:00 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. John was a member of the Leonard Post Jr. VFW Post #6251, a toy train enthusiast and avid fisherman.

Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 1, 2013.
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I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have fond memories of him and your mom. He was my cousin, my dad was Ted Dyl, your grandmothers' brother.

Carol Dyl Hefner

July 3, 2013

Dear Evy, Janice, Jack and Andrea,
Cousin John was a wonderful presence in our lives and we send our thoughts and prayers to youat this sad time.
-Gloria Chertock, Ray Kogut, Rachel Orselli Mill Valley, California

Gloria Chertock

July 2, 2013

Jack, Janice and Evy,
We're sorry we couldn't be there with you at this difficult time. We're sending our thoughts and prayers to all. Deepest sympathies.

Eve & Mark Pilecki

July 2, 2013

Dear Evy, Jack, Janice and families,
Sending our condolences to all. Sorry for your loss and may God give you strength in the days ahead. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sadness.

Sally & Tom Zak

July 2, 2013

Dear Janice, Evy and Jack
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Uncle John was such a kind and caring person, and a joy to know. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Rich & Rose Grajek

July 1, 2013

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