Norbert Lembke

Norbert George Lembke, 92, of Monona died Monday, August 12, 2019 at his home in Monona. Funeral Service was held Saturday, August 17 at Faith Lutheran Church in Monona with Rev. Mel Harris as the officiant. Burial followed at Monona Cemetery.

Norbert was born May 6, 1927 to Erwin and Mildred (Sass) Lembke in Monona Township. He was baptized June 22, 1927 by Rev. Daugs and confirmed in 1941 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. He graduated from Monona High School and attended one year of college.

Norbert was united in marriage with Eileen Schrader October 16, 1951 at St. John Lutheran Church in Luana. Five children were born to this union. Norbert worked a few years for the Monona Coop and also farmed. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and listening and dancing to Polka Music. He loved spending time with his family.

Norbert is survived by his wife, Eileen Lembke of Monona; his children: Diane (Steve) Popelka of Clutier, Alan Lembke of Waukon, Linda (Wayne) Hanson of Decorah, Larry (Bonnie) Lembke of Postville and Cheryl (Dave) Brandt of Waukon; 14 grandchildren: Cheri, Beth, Tim, Matt, Lisa, Robert, Kristi, Scott, Curtis, Dana, Evan, Craig, Jen and Jason; 13 great-grandchildren: Zak, Joey, Michael, Shawn, Colton, Kayla, Kyler, Kaylee, Alyssa, Penny, Ellie, Kylie and Sawyer; one brother, Valdean (Lois) Lembke of Iowa City; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Schrader of Monona.

Norbert was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Mildred Lembke; his granddaughter, Renee; one sibling in infancy; and a brother-in-law, Ron Schrader.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona assisted the family with arrangements.