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2023
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Susan Lemke Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Avon, MN for Susan "Sue" Lemke, age 64, who died Wednesday in an accident. Burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Albany (Farming Township). Visitation held 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, December 4th at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Avon. Visitation continued Tuesday from 9:00-10:45 a.m. at the church.
Sue was born in St. Cloud, MN to Marvin and Marlene (Lutgen) Miller. She married Brian Lemke August 28, 1982, in St. Peter's Church, St. Cloud, MN.
Sue worked for Kids Company in Avon for many years. She decided to retire in 2021 to spend more time with family. Sue was a member of Avon Women of Today, Over the Hill Club, St. Benedict Catholic Church, and Christian Women. She dedicated most of her life to community service and caring for others; including the Avon Food Shelf.
Survivors include her husband, Brian; children, Ross (Kelly), Scott (Brittany), Kyle (Justice); sister, Sandi (Scott); stepsiblings, Kirk, Ellen, John; grandchildren, Ashley, Selena, Payton, Everett, Brooklyn, Isaac; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmom, Julie Moorhead-Miller; stepsister, Lesley; in-laws, Eleanor and Norman Lemke.
Arrangements are with the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring, MN.
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Brian Reiter
December 4, 2023
I have nothing but fond memories of Suzie as a kid hanging out at Big Fish Lake. She was always kind and sweet and I'm devastated to hear of your loss. She will definitely be missed! I'm sorry that I cannot make it to the funeral. Please accept my condolences.
Cat Shuman
December 2, 2023
DD5 Sue - always smiling, always a great volunteer for the MN Women of Today and her Avon chapter. We will so miss you.
Julie Beth Wannigman
December 1, 2023
So sorry to hear about your mom..My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of loss.
Julie Wannigman (Woodstrom)
Connie Lacher
December 1, 2023
A woman with a great heart for others. Sue, you will be missed by many!
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