Vernice Lemke Obituary

Vernice Lemke

Vernice Anita (Foslid) Lemke, age 86, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI.
		Vernice was born on November 1, 1922, in Colfax, WI, the daughter of Albert and Laura (Score) Foslid. She graduated from Colfax High School. She married Theodore Lemke on July 5, 1947, at the Lutheran Parsonage in Colfax. Vernice was employed by Uniroyal in Eau Claire and retired from there on November 5, 1977, following 32 years of service. She was a faithful and very dedicated member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Vernice was an avid golfer and bowler and was inducted into the Eau Claire Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame in the Superior Performance Category on October 28, 1995. She enjoyed participating in both state and national bowling tournaments for 40 years. She was a true fan of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Wisconsin Badgers and loved watching professional golf on television.


Vernice and husband, "Tony", enjoyed traveling the country to attend his Naval Service Reunions and Vernice continued to do this following Tony's death. Vernice suffered from crippling rheumatoid arthritis most of her life, but very proudly lived independently until just three years ago. Vernice is survived by sister-in-laws, Theodora "Honey" Outzen and Marilyn (Elmer) Loechler, a brother-in-law, Earl Mosel; nieces, Shirley Mittlestadt, Marjorie "Tootie" (Richard) Smasal, Carol Mittlestadt, Laurie Ince, Sue (Joe) Stivers, Judy (Frank) Ballentine, Nancy (Skip) Northcross, Andrea (Alvin) Mello, Karen Wernimont, DeeAnn (Ron) Hart; nephews, Paul Brunkow, Jeff Lemke, Mike (Nancy) Dunn, Bruce Outzen, John Outzen, Philip (Carol) Mosel, Jim (Nancy) Mosel, Tim (Sandy) Mosel, Rick (Rose) Loechler; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Lemke, parents, brother, Elmer Foslid, sister, Borgie Sinz, twin brother, Vernon Foslid; nephew, Lyle Brunkow; sister-in-laws, Betty Mosel, Hollyce Dunn, Ruth Lemke; brother-in-laws, Owen Lemke, Harold Outzen. A funeral service for Vernice will be at 11:00 am. on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1804 Highland Avenue, Eau Claire, with Pastor Nate Aaseng officiating. Friends may call at church one hour prior to service. A committal service will be held at 11:00 am. on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Eau Claire. Friends may offer condolences online at www.fullerspeckien.com Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.