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David Lemcke Obituary
Hilton: Born July 28, 1947, son of the late Howard & Elsie (Crouse) Lemcke. Reported missing May 21, 1968. Declared dead September 16, 1968. Returned HOME on November 9, 2011. Survived by his sisters, Darlene Wallace, Lise (Barry) Lemcke-Smith, Deborah (Jamie) Almeter; brother, James (Marilee Sleeman) Lemcke; nieces & nephews, Christopher Wallace, Nathan & Ryan Smith, Krystyna, Katelyn & Kevin Almeter; aunts & uncles, Helen Kramer, Betty Lemcke, Jack (Gladys) Lemcke, Harold (Shirley), Allen (Barb), Gerald, Larry (Arletta) Lemcke, Chester Delano & Donald (Jackie) Lemcke; many cousins.
Friends are invited to call Veterans' Day, Nov. 11 3-8 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Service SAT., Nov. 12 at 11 AM at First Bible Baptist Church, Manitou Rd., Hilton followed by a Military Graveside Service at Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 20, PO Box 12580, Rochester 14612 or Honor Flight, PO Box 23581, Rochester, 14692.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Lemcke
Diana McKeown Congdon
October 31, 2024
Finally brought home. Miss you so much.
Diana Congdon
October 31, 2023
Think of him often, I cant think o warmer kinder man. especially with his Great Dane and Horse,,,, and his family.
James Bishop
October 31, 2021
We served together with 1st BN 40th FA DMZ Vietnam
Diana Congdon
October 31, 2020
We missed out.... Fine young man.
Diana Congdon
October 31, 2020
Too young gone. i miss you still and think of you often, see you up there.
Steven Gifford
November 21, 2011
I didn't know david but was 1A status during the Nam days. i rememeber that time well. today I'm honoring those that served and gave the ultimate sacrifice and those still serveing. I've joined the PGR to honor those who served. I was part of the group that welcomed him home.. for David RIP and Thank you for the price you paid to keep us free. for the family peace and rest for David is HOME. WELCOME HOME SOLDIER
abby, matt and nick abeln
November 14, 2011
lise- so nice to see your brother has finally come home. you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. xoxo.
November 13, 2011
David's mother Elsie told me 40+ years ago at David's memorial then as I chocked and words wouldn't come - " Sometimes there are no words, it's OK, I understand."
My heart and respect still goes out to Elsie, Darlene and all the family. David was a handsome young man who was a truest friend. I still will shed a tear from timeto time but I also will smile and remember.
Betty Shultz
November 12, 2011
I was also a childhood neighbor of the Lemcke family. There are no words to express my heartfelt sympathy to you.
Rest in peace, David. God has you in His keeping.
Betty (Fox) Shultz
Hilton, NY
Margaret Kitson
November 11, 2011
I was David's neighbor, growing up across the street on Parma Center Road. My thoughts and prayers are with his brother and sisters. I remember us all as children. Whenever I think about Vietnam, I think of David. When I chaperoned a girl scout troop on a trip to Washington, DC, we found his name on the wall of the Vietnam Memorial. Whenever I am visiting family in Hilton, I will stop by and visit his grave. I am so sorry for his loss and I am so proud of my hometown, Hilton, NY and the way the people there have honored David. Welcome home and God Bless.
Margaret (Fox) Kitson
Wallingford, CT
J. Robert Turnbull,Jr.
November 10, 2011
Peace and Grace for David's family.I have thought about David so many times during the last forty plus years. I was at A1, RVN when David died. We had been on several operations together prior to that time. Then I knew all about his family, friends and the name of his devoted dog. Unfortunately time has erased many of the specifics of these memories. But I do know he was a great guy - loved his family - and paid the ultimate sacrifice for us. Welcome home beloved soldier, friend,hero and brother - welcome home!!May God continue to love, bless and keep Davd's family in His Grace. LT.J. Robert Turnbull,Jr RVN '68-"69
A former riding buddy
November 10, 2011
Welcome home David, it's been a long time coming but you and your family finally have closure. Thankyou for your ultimate gift. May you RIP and your family have peace in their hearts until they reunite with you.
This is the day we left home.
Howard (Eli) Whitney
November 10, 2011
To David's Family,
David and I were friends from Basic,through AIT,and flew out of Rochester together on our way to Nam and the 1/40th. There has been hardly a day pass that I do not think of him. We spent many days together at Fort Sill. Thank you Darlene for sharing his photos and info with me. Hope to come up to Hilton tomorrow. Eli
Kim Wheeler
November 10, 2011
Lise, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. I thank God for David and his service. He is a hero, and I pray that your pride in that knowledge, and that he now rests in peace, will ease some of the sadness of his loss.
God bless you and your family.
Jack Looby
November 10, 2011
WELCOME HOME BROTHER LEMCKE, NOW YOU CAN FINALY REST IN PEACE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. " ALL FOR ONE " JACK. B BTRY, 1/40TH FA VIET NAM
Dominic Masi
November 10, 2011
Welcome homeDavid thanks for your service i remember our laughs together, I am so glad you are home.
James Bishop
November 9, 2011
Welcome home brother, it took a long time, but your here now and remembered by all of us with the 1st of the 40th
November 8, 2011
Welcome home David. Classmate, friend. soldier and Hero!! It has been a long time coming. Now you can rest at peace.
George and Linda Kirchgessner Hardy
Tammy Castrechino and Family
November 7, 2011
They never gave up! With our deepest sympathy and yet a calm and quiet heart. Welcome Home... rest in peace David.
William Kleinbach
November 7, 2011
I extend my sympathy to the Lemcke family. A soldier has come home.
I was in Boy Scouts at Parma Baptist Church with David in the early 60's. I consider myself honored and blessed to have know David. Welcome home David. May the peace of the Lord be with the Lemcke family during this time.
THOMAS PRATT
November 6, 2011
I AM SHARE MY MOMORIES MY NAME IS THOMAS PRATT IN VIETMAN IN 1968 TO 1969 . I AM SORRY FOR YOUR SON. WELCOME HOME. THOMAS PRATT.
J. Sentiff
November 6, 2011
Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice.
J. Sentiff
November 6, 2011
Thank you for your service , glad that you are finally home.
max gabriel
November 6, 2011
I am an in country Vietnam Vet from the US Navy...Brownwater [PBR's].
all of 1969 & part of 1970... I announced this NEWS of David at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Educational conference... The room was silent, strings tugged at my Heart...I chair the Veterans Comm and as a Director for this in NYS...The word has been know of
another American Hero of Vietnam..With deep heart sorrow, but, joy.To the family I relate Welcome Home David...Max Orchard PK NY
carl bradley
November 6, 2011
I've never met you or your family before... but I just wanna say a heart-felt THANK-YOU for you doing in your heart what you felt was right. May GOD continue to keep you under HIS wing and may HE also give your family peace and comfort from this day and forward.
C. Lawson
November 6, 2011
Welcome home soldier !!!
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