Ronald L. Lemke, Little Chute, age 75, died Monday March 5, 2012 at Cherry Meadows. He was born on July 21, 1936 in Little Chute to the late Cyril and Elizabeth (Rutten) Lemke. Ron proudly served in the Air Force and retired from Appleton Papers.

Ron is survived by his wife Dorothy; children: Belinda, Manitowoc; Lisa (special friend Dave Kobs), Kaukauna; Brenda, Oshkosh; and Mark, Appleton; step children: Jack (Carleen) Burns, Appleton; and Debbie (John) Reed, Hilbert; grandchildren: Lee, Crystal, Jennifer, Christopher, Brandon, Bryan, Tina, Chad, John, Jenna, Corey and Justin; 7 great grandchildren; and siblings: Clyde (Harriet) and Sheila (Tom) Hietpas. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation Tuesday April 17, 2012 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (201 E. Main St. Little Chute) from 6:00 p.m. until time of Military Rites, conducted by the William Verhagen American Legion Post 60, at 7:30 p.m.