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William Patrick Lemke, Age 69, of Butte

April 22, 1951 – March 27, 2021

William Patrick Lemke, born in Corvallis, Oregon to Fred Ivan and Catharine Anne (Barry) Lemke, passed away in his home in Butte, Montana. He attended St. Mary Catholic School class of 1965, and Corvallis High School, class of 1969. He worked for several years as an auto body restoration technician.

William is survived by sons Jerome, Kyle, Patrick, and Fred, and daughters Jennifer McDonnal and Connie Rodriquez, and siblings Eileene Kaser, Anne Rasmus, Michael, Ellen O’Shea, Cathleen Lemke-Wallace, Suzanne O’Shea, Barry, Julia Ingram, Denise Knorr, and Joanne, eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and sixteen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Paul, and a sister, Maryanne.

A private family graveside service is planned for April 17 at St. Mary Cemetery, Corvallis. Deacon Chris Anderson officiating.

Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services of Butte Montana is handling the arrangements.

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  1. Joanne Lemke says

    April 4, 2021 at 10:29 am

    Rest In Peace brother Billy. Love you.

  2. Suzanne O'Shea says

    April 4, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    No more struggle, no more pain. I hope you go with good memories and that we meet again.
    Though we haven’t been in touch for a very long time, you have always been my big brother.

  3. Cathleen Lemke-Wallace says

    April 11, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    obituary in the Corvallis (Oregon) Gazette-Times 4/15/2021
    Obituary
    William “Bill” Patrick Lemke
    April 22, 1951 – March 27, 2021
    William Patrick Lemke, born in Corvallis, Oregon to Fred Ivan and Catharine Anne (Barry) Lemke, passed away in his home in Butte, Montana. He attended St. Mary Catholic School class of 1965, and Corvallis High School, class of 1969. He worked for several years as an auto body restoration technician.
    William is survived by sons Jerome, Kyle, Patrick, and Fred, and daughters Jennifer McDonnal and Connie Rodriquez, and siblings Eileene Kaser, Anne Rasmus, Michael, Ellen O’Shea, Cathleen Lemke-Wallace, Suzanne O’Shea, Barry, Julia Ingram, Denise Knorr, and Joanne, eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and sixteen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Paul, and a sister, Maryanne.
    A private family graveside service is planned for April 17 at St. Mary Cemetery, Corvallis. Deacon Chris Anderson officiating.
    Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services of Butte Montana is handling the arrangements.
    https://buttefuneralhome.com/obituaries/william-lemke-age-69-of-butte/

  4. rickey bouvia says

    April 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    goodby bro,its been many years but i never forgot you.i used to see joanne or cathleen at mas derry farm and tryed to keep track of u.you can facebook me if u want

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