Anna Zemke Obituary
Passed away December 22, 2025 at the age of 93 years. Born in Germany in 1932, daughter of Otto and Martha Zemke. Preceded in death by brother Herman Zemke. Survived by dear sister-in-law Vivian Zemke and cousins in Germany.
Anna worked at International Paper in Milwaukee for 39 years, retired to Surprise, Arizona in 1997 and then returned to Milwaukee in 2015. She took up residency at Regency of Brookfield and later moved to Care-Age of Brookfield where she resided until her passing. Thank you to attentive care givers at Carriage Of Brookfield. Special thanks to Chaplain Steve Webb and Staff at Badger Hospice.
Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53072 on January 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Services at 4:30 PM.
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