Passed away on October 14, 2024 at age 54. He was born in West Allis, Wisconsin to the late Rose and Melvin Lemke. Cherished brother of Mark P. (Rebecca) Lemke, Rosanne (Dave) Ricci, Allen (Jennie) Lemke and Jerry (Jacqueline) Lemke. He is lovingly survived by nieces, nephews, other loved family and friends. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Willowcrest Nursing Home, Northshore Hospice, St. Luke's South Shore Cancer Center and Midwest Community Services for the compassionate care they provided to Chris. 

Visitation will take place at St. Adalbert Cemetery - Holy Family Chapel on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 11 AM until time of service at 12 noon. Burial to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. If anyone cares to make a donation in memory of Chris please do so to the Lombardi Cancer Center at St. Luke's South Shore Hospital.