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Kenneth Gerard Lemmer
April 6, 1947 - Sep. 12, 2022
NAPLES, FL - Kenneth Gerard Lemmer passed away peacefully at his home in Naples, Florida on September 12, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ken was born in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6th, 1947. He spent the majority of his life in Madison and Waunakee, WI before retiring to Naples, Florida in 2009. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1965. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ken embarked on a successful 35 year career with Oscar Mayer/Kraft Foods.
Ken married Maureen O'Malley in 1987. Ken and Maureen enjoyed traveling and entertaining with friends and family. Ken was an avid reader and you could often find him on his lanai smoking a fine cigar while sipping on a Bourbon Manhattan. Ken was also a watch collector and car connoisseur.
Those who knew Ken would describe him as a true gentleman with a witty sense of humor. Family, friends, and faith were the pillars which shaped his life.
Ken is survived by his two daughters: Kathleen (Lemmer) Wren and Joanna Lemmer; their mother, Ellen (Shaw) Miller and granddaughter, Sydney Wren. He is also survived by his sister, Ann (Bill) Redmer; niece, Mariana Rodrigues-Schmidt (Jake Schmidt) and their two sons: Max and Alex Schmidt. A very special cousin FR. Daniel (Bill) Morrissey and brothers-in-law Pat (Pam) O'Malley, David (La Vonne) O'Malley, and Mary Ellen Kearny.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Kenneth E. Lemmer and Katherine (Morrissey) Lemmer and wife of 35 years Maureen O'Malley.
Memorial donations may be sent to Edgewood High School in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Joanna Lemmer
November 7, 2022
I miss my Dad everyday. He was a great Dad and those who knew him loved him. His sense of humor and strong will to live life to the fullest are 2 of the things I inherited. Love you lots Dad XO
David Hilbert
September 23, 2022
Sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I knew him through many years at OM. I recently found out through Genealogy that I was related to Ken as a 4th cousin twice removed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Jim Flad
September 21, 2022
Great memories shared with Ken from high school, college (room-mate) and beyond. Thankful for recent phone conversations. Praying for Ken and his girls. God speed dear friend.
Jim Flad
Jim Burke
September 21, 2022
Lots of great memories. Hard to say goodbye.
Lots of prayers for Joanna and Kathleen.
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Amber and Alex Guzinski
September 21, 2022
Thinking and Grieving with you family.
We had the pleasure of Ken (and Maureen's) company on several social occasions visiting with Alexander and Madi Guzinski. Ken and Maureen also attended our (Alex and Amber Guzinski's) 2007 wedding in Bayonne NJ. Always a good time to be found whenever Ken was around. Rest in Peace.
Jack and Andrea Coleman
September 21, 2022
Ken was a special friend to us sharing many wonderful memories with Maureen. Dinner parties, cocktails with friends and family.
During Covid with had Covid cocktail parties in our driveway, then were able to progress to their lanai.
Such fond memories.
He will be truly missed.
Dr. Raymond Jewell
September 21, 2022
Ken and Maureen will be missed. We had wonderful times together. Our best memories are traveling to Russia together and having fun times on the river tour. We will miss you both!
Ray and Antoinette Jewell
Jane Stuntebeck
September 21, 2022
I am sorry to hear of Ken´s passing. He was one of the good ones. I have great memories of him and so glad I knew him as a friend and co-worker at Oscar Mayer. Sincere Sympathies to his daughters.
Jane Stuntebeck Ontario CA.
Rob Sherman
September 21, 2022
Worked many years with Ken at OM. Indeed a true gentleman, and a pleasure to work with and know. Condolences to the family.
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