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Roger Lemke Obituary

August 11th 1943 - August 31st, 2010.

Roger worked at NASA for many years as an electronics engineer. He was the president of "Parents Without Partners" for several years and was a United States Army Veteran who was involved in "World of Veterans Affairs" and held office there.

His survivors include his son, Sean Lemke; his daughter, Jennifer Lemke Rojo; his grandsons, Miguel Lemke Rojo and James Rojo; his two sisters, Virginia Gebhard and Christine Milam, both of Auburn, CA; his nieces Heidi Kilham of Vancouver, BC, Christina Gebhard of Maryland and his nephew Martin Gebhard of Hayward, CA. Roger is preceded in death by his young daughter, Wendy Lemke; his father, Harvey Lemke; his mother, Anne Plevnik, his nephew, Jason Milam and numerous aunts and uncles.


Roger's family wrote, "Roger was a very caring, generous person. His illness was a long battle and he is at peace now. We all will miss him so dearly."

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Published by Santa Clarita Valley Signal from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2010.

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David steinfeld

September 13, 2019

Still in my very fond feelings and memories

Thomasina Gebhard

September 29, 2010

I have known Roger for a long time and he was a very good father and also a good brother-in-law. My prayers are with him and his family.
Thomasina Gebhard

david steinfeld

September 26, 2010

i have known roger for over thirty years he was my best friend for all of those years. he was there for me as we was for his family. i feel very fortunate to have had roger as my friend. i am glad that he is out of the pain he had been in for the last year. i will miss you roger. always your friend dave steinfeld

Jennifer Lemke-Rojo

September 23, 2010

Dad, I am beyond words... losing you is one of the hardest things I have ever had to go thru, I have so many memories that I will hold on to and cherish the rest of my life, you tought me so much, you were always there for me when I needed you, you were my best friend!
rest in peace.
with all my love,
your daughter Jennifer

James Rojo

September 23, 2010

Grandpa you were always a large part of my life and have always taught me things that I will remember forever. Your life on earth has brought life to me. Forever you will be remembered. -Your Grandson

Janice Garnett

September 22, 2010

Roger is my cousin. I lived with Roger and his family for awhile when I was a teen and Roger was just a young boy. I will miss him and my thoughts and prayers to his family.

September 22, 2010

I am best friends with Chris, his sister and remember Roger when we were teenagers. Roger was a very kind person and showed caring and concern for his mother and sisters. He was a lot of fun joking and sharing thoughts and personal stories of his teen days.

Chris had been sharing his illness with me and he was very and courageous through this past year. The most touching story is that he waited for his family to arrive before he would accept pain medicine. He wanted to be alert and upbeat for his family. Chris shared that she reaffirmed Roger's faith in God and his future. He is looking down on his family and is now out of pain.

He will forever be in our hearts. Our sympathy to all who loved and cared about Roger. Our prayers and love go to each of you.

Karen & Ron Stilley

Christina Gebhard

September 22, 2010

We may not have seen each other much recently, but I do miss visiting you all the time as a kid. Rest in peace.

September 20, 2010

My Dear Brother,
I will always have you in my heart. I will miss our late night ph calls sooo bad. I love you. Rest in Peace.
Hugs, your Sis Chris

September 20, 2010

My dear Brother,
I will miss you very much, especially our late night phone conversations. I love you, rest in peace.
Love, Your Sis Chris

September 20, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

The Sims/Beneke Family

richard telles

September 20, 2010

to the lemke family, my wife and i knew roger when we all belonged to P.W.P in Glendale. we were also there for him when little wendy passed,it was along time a go but we have fond memories of him and his family.richard telles

September 19, 2010

My Brother,
I will always remember your kindness and caring for us all. I love you dearly. Rest in Peace.
Love,
Your Sister Virginia

September 19, 2010

Dear Lemke family, I knew your family 'back in the day". I even knew little Wendy, as well as Bonnie . My sincerest condolances for your loss. Jennifer knows me also. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.
With love,
Elissa Siefert

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