Herman E.F. LEMKE Jr.

I miss you so much Grandpa. You will forever be my hero.

I had the privelege of having Mr. Lemke as my 5th grade teacher at A.W. Winn Elementary in Rancho Cordova in 1980-81. When I think back on my time at school, class with Mr. Lemke remains the high point. He had a way of making learning fun that I had never experienced before. One time a kid asked where he was born, and his answer was "Chickie in the car and the car won't go".... the whole class spent the next 5 minutes trying to guess where he was talking about (Chicago). Most of my childhood...

I miss you so much Grandpa you meant everything in the world to me

He was the best great grandfather anyone could have he raised me and taught me so much

I miss you so much great grandpa

Mr. Lemke was my 5th grade science teacher at Pacific Elementary, South Sacramento, in 1965. I will never forget him and thank him for helping me become a scientist. May He Rest in Peace.
Steve Hempleman
Flagstaff AZ

Our family was saddened to hear of Herman's passing. He was a great long time neighbor of the Gallagher's. After my father Robert Gallagher passed away in 2001, Herman checked in on my mom, Marge, now and again, bringing persimmons or some other fruit or vegetable that he had grown. Herman will be missed, but his legacy will go on! Sending Love from the Gallagher family

My condolences are with Mr. Lemke's family and friends. I was one of his students back in 1978. He was one of the best teachers ever. We his students loved him with all are heart. The Sly Park trip was a life changing exprience, and I remember it like it was yestarday. Even though I can't remember much about the past, I do and always will remember Mr. Lemke. To have known him is to love him. He made learning so much fun.. He will never be forgotten.. (Sherline).