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- June 1, 2011
Paul G. Lemke
Niagara Gazette
LEWISTON — Paul G. Lemke, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at his residence, under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was born in the Town of Wheatfield on April 8, 1920, the son of Judge Frederick and Matilda Lemke.
Mr. Lemke was truly proud of his ancestry, place of birth and family. He served with the U.S. Army Air Force, with campaigns in air offensives in Europe, Ardennes, Central Europe, Egypt, Libya, Naples, Foggia, Northern France, Rhineland, Rome, Arno, Sicily, Tunisia, air combat Balkans.
After the service he was employed by Buffalo Bolt Co. for 17 years, leaving their employ to form Thruway Sales Co. and Thruway Fasteners, Inc., in July of 1959, where he continued as a consultant up until his death. The success of this company is history.
Mr. Lemke was Past Board Member and President of National Fasteners Distributors Association, past Director of National Wholesale Association, elected to the Fastener Hall of Fame in 1983. He served on the Board of Governors and was President of Niagara Falls Country Club, also a Board Member of Artpark and Council Niagara University.
Mr. Lemke was the husband of the late Lorraine (McIntyre) Lemke, who died in August of 1964.
He is survived by one daughter, Michele L. (Peter) Jenkins of Grand Island, NY; a daughter-in-law, Bonny Lemke; his companion, Jean Walker. He is also survived by five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Lemke was the father of the late Paul G. Lemke and brother of the late Alvin Lemke.
To a host of my friends and lovers, and especially my G.A.P., it has been a pleasure and I will save a place for you.
The family will be present on Thursday from 4-7 PM at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, LEWISTON, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 915 Onieda Street, Lewiston, NY, with the Rev. Thomas R. Mason and Rev. Milan J. Slahor officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Entombment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.
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