On June 11, 2019, Charles (Chuck) Allen Lemme a few weeks shy of 97 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Chuck was born on July 18, 1922 to Carl and Alma (Houge) Lemme in Thompson, IA. He was the elder brother of Vernon and Paul. Chuck was baptized into the Christian faith on July 30, 1922. Youngest in his class, he graduated from high school at age 16. He was a part of the "Greatest Generation." Many young men served as soldiers in WWII; others were classified "Necessary to farm labor." Chuck served his country by feeding the soldiers.

He met the love of his life on eight wheels. Chuck and Mildred Thompson didn't "cut a rug" on the dance floor. Instead, they waltzed on roller skates. Chuck and Millie were married September 12, 1942. Even after the little ones arrived, they could be found of skates, pushing the baby carriage around the rink. The young couple farmed with Chuck's father for several years until working on their own farm in Iowa.

After falling in love with Interstate Park on their wedding trip, the couple relocated their family to Amery at the close of 1959. A quiet and humble man, Chuck's life revolved around church, family, work, community, and helping others. The family remembers that people in a crisis, big or small, could rely on Chuck to help them solve the problem, whether it was pulling a stranger out of the ditch in the middle of the night or helping a fellow farmer with the milking. Chuck volunteered many hours helping to build both First Lutheran and Our Savior's churches. Chuck also enjoyed the comradery and service during his years with the Lions Club.

Treasuring his memory and love are children, Allen (Laura) Lemme of Hillsboro, IL; Marianne (Danny) Stewart of Astor, IL; Janet (Rod) Everson of Andover, MN; John (Albie) Lemme of North Ogden, UT; and Daryl (Meg) Lemme of Amery, and grandchildren, Laura (Scott) Sjogren, Michael (Leta Miller) Lemme, and Mandy (Jeff Hill) Lemme of Amery; Leah (Jake) Greene of Raleigh, NC, and Shannon (John) Boerkel of Litchfield, IL. Eight great-grandchildren are also remembering their Papa.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the First Lutheran Church in Amery with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 PM on Monday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Interment will take place immediately following the service at the Amery Cemetery.