Patricia A. "Pat" Lemke, 83, Green Bay, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. She was born April 22, 1925, in Green Bay, to James and Arleen (Parmentier) Early. Pat led a joyful life surrounded by family and friends. She and her husband, Warren, raised 12 children together and would have celebrated their 60th anniversary in September. Pat's ever present smile charmed all who met her. Pat was fun-loving, spunky and always ready for an adventure.

Pat is survived by her husband, Warren; her children and their spouses, Mary and Bill Williams, Joan and Jeff Santy, Susan and Dan Rozmiarek, Beth Lemke and Denis Tilkens, Peggy Lemke, Jim and Karlene Lemke, John Lemke, Julie and Greg Plantz, Bill and Jean Lemke, Trish Lemke and John Persing; her sons-in-law, George Batsche and Jeff Sapiro; her grandchildren, Amy (Chris) Hermann, Kari (Trent) Willihnganz, Michael Williams, Katie (Danny) Hinrichs, Patrick (Jill) Lodholz, Daniel Sapiro, Ginna Santy, James (Jenny) Santy, John Santy, Joe Rozmiarek, Steve Rozmiarek, David Rozmiarek, Sarah Tilkens, Tom Tilkens, Tyla Lemke, Leah Lemke, Riley Lemke, Brody Lemke, Bailey Lemke, Brent Plantz, Ben Plantz, Matt Plantz, Jenny Lemke, Alex Lemke, Maddy Persing and Sam Persing; her six great-grandchildren and two more on the way; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ellen (Ward) Holz, Suzanne McKee, Julie (Patrick) Boyden; her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughters, Kathie Batsche and Jean Lemke; and a son-in-law, Bob Smith.

Friends may call at St, John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 413 St. John Street, on Tuesday, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Guy A. Blair, SCJ., officiating. Entombment will be in Allouez Catholic Mausoleum.

Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences please go to www.blaneyfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Pat's name.