Obituary of Edward Lemcke

Carthage, NY / Hilton - Edward "Bear"  Lemcke passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the age of 81. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Helen Parker Lemcke; his son, Douglas Lemcke; his sisters, Sharon (Don) Seeley and Bonnie Rose. He is survived by his children, Timothy Lemcke, Kimberly (Joe) Lamica, Dawn Knapp; his daughter-in-law, Jeanne Lemcke; his 10 grandchildren, Nick, Jake, Sean (Lisa), Nicole (Marah), Joey, Allie (Cory), Maria, Sarah, Daniel, and Ian; his great-grandchildren, Allison, Kayleigh, Eli, and Norah; and his many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Edward "Bear" retired from Eastman Kodak. In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling in the Lemcke bowling league. He was a member of the Snow Fliers snowmobiling club, and he loved to build model airplanes and rockets with his children. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a member and president of the Number Four Fish and Game Club.

Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, June 14th from 4 - 7 PM at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue in Hilton where his Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, June 15th at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place in Parma Union Cemetery immediately following the service.

Those wishing may make contributions in memory of Edward to the National Kidney Foundation,1344 University Ave #270, Rochester, NY 14607. (click on the charity name to link directly to the donation website)