Visitation:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln
Service:
11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Lydia Marie “Lee” Lemme, 100, was
born Dec. 29, 1919 in New Holland, daughter of
Walter and Mildred Bracey Osborn. She married Edward
Raymond “Ray” Lemme May 28, 1942 in the Methodist
Church in Miami, FL, when Ray was serving in The US
Navy. He preceded her in death on November 8, 2011.
She graduated from Lincoln College and Illinois
State University. A retired teacher, she taught for
more than 25 years in Logan County Schools.
Mrs. Lemme was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Rachel Circle of Methodist Church,
Lincoln Woman’s Club, Oasis Senior Center, Oasis
Book Club, DeWitt Logan Retired Teachers
association, Illinois Retired Teachers Association,
and was Past President of The American Legion
Auxiliary.
She is survived by her three sons: David (Kathy) of
Williamsville, Donald (Christie) of Lincoln, and
Daniel (Cheryl) of Lincoln. Five grandchildren:
Christopher Lemme of LeRoy, IL, Andrew Lemme of
Kenney, IL, Brian (Jennifer) of Rochester, IL,
Katelyn Lemme of Lincoln, and Tristan (Troy) Morton
of Mt. Olive, IL. Three great-grandchildren, Lauryn,
Evan, and Shay Lemme. |
She was preceded in death by her
parents; one sister; and her infant son, Roger.
Services for Lee will be held at 11:00am on
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.
Visitation will take place one hour prior to the
service (10:00-11:00am) also at the funeral home.
Burial will follow the services at Richmond Grove
Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Lee’s name to The
First United Methodist Church in Lincoln.
A special thanks to Dr. Carroll and his staff,
Timber Creek, and St. Clara’s for their care given
to our mother.
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