Joseph J. Lembcke

Joseph J Lembcke Little Chute – Joseph J Lembcke, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home with family by his side. He was born on May 20, 1937, in Seymour, the son of Arthur and Katherine (Bougie) Lembcke. Joe was employed as a heavy machine mechanic. He worked at Bark River Culvert and Equipment in Green bay, followed by Courtney and Plummer in Neenah, and he retired from The Winnebago Highway Department in 2002. Joe was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed his retirement at their home on Willow Lake in Tripoli, WI. His main focus in life was spending time with his family. He was active in the church his entire life and performed as a lay minister at St Francis of Assis in Tripoli, WI. 

Joe is survived by his wife: Theresa; children: Rod (Cori) Lembcke, Jeff (Lori) Lembcke, Tina (Don) Arciszewski, Debbie Lembcke, Lisa Raddatz, and David (Becky) Lembcke. 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings: Shirley Roskom, Dolores Palmer and Mary (Fred) VanKauwenberg; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son: Richard Lembcke, and son in law David Raddatz, and sisters Elaine (Charles) Welter, Lorraine (Joseph) Landwehr, and Gloria (Hans) Busch; brothers, Carl (Lucille) Lembcke and William Lembcke. 

Visitation will take place at St Pius Church, Appleton on Friday December 27, 2024 from 9:30 am until the funeral mass at 11:30 am with Fr. Jim Jugenheimer officiating.