Charles A. Lemme, 96

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Charles "Chuck" Allen Lemme, 96, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 18, at the First Lutheran Church in Amery, WI,  with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. Interment followed at Amery Cemetery. Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI, was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Lemme was born July 18, 1922, to Carl and Alma (Houge) Lemme in Thompson, IA. He married Mildred Thompson on Sept. 12, 1942.

The elder brother of Vernon and Paul, he was baptized into the Christian faith on July 30, 1922. He was the youngest in his class, graduating from high school at the age of 16. 

He served his country by feeding the soldiers in World War II, while many young men served as soldiers and others were classified as "necessary to farm labor."

Meeting the love of his life on eight wheels, the couple never cut a rug on the dance floor, instead they waltzed on roller skates. Even after the little ones arrived, he and his wife could be found on skates, pushing the baby carriage around the rink. 

He and his wife farmed with his father for several years until working on their own farm in Iowa.

On their wedding trip, they fell in love with Interstate Park. They relocated their family to Amery, WI, at the close of 1959. He was a quiet and humble man. His life revolved around church, family, work, community and helping others. Anyone in need could rely on him to help them solve the problem, whether it was pulling a stranger out of the ditch in the middle of the night or helping a fellow farmer with the milking.

He volunteered many hours to help build both the First Lutheran and Our Savior's churches. He also enjoyed the camaraderie and service during his years with the Lions Club.

He is survived by his children, Allen (Laura) Lemme of Hillsboro, Marianne (Danny) Stewart of Astor, Janet (Rod) Everson of Andover, MN, John (Albie) Lemme of North Ogden, UT, and Daryl (Meg) Lemme of Amery, WI; grandchildren, Laura (Scott) Sjorgren, Michael (Leta Miller) Lemme and Mandy (Jeff Hill) Lemme, both of Amery, WI, Leah (Jake) Greene of Raleigh, NC, and Shannon (John) Boerkel of Litchfield; and eight great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsonwhite.com.