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George J. Lemberger
1939- 2018
George J. Lemberger, 78, of Watertown, passed away at Watertown Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church with the Revs. Anthony Schultz and Justin Cloute presiding. Family and friends may gather at Hafemeister Funeral Home on Saturday from 4 until 7 p.m. and at the church Sunday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery.
On Aug. 17, 1939,
George was born in Madison to George S. Lemberger and
Hertha (Albrecht) Lemberger. He graduated from Verona High School in 1957
and successfully completed the auto mechanic program at Madison College. George also completed many electronic courses
through MATC in Watertown. He had a keen
talent for being able to build or repair almost anything.
George was united in
marriage to Darlene Kopfer on Aug. 11, 1962. During George’s 15-year battle with
Parkinson’s disease, Darlene and George’s love and devotion was evident in the
way that they had cared for each other. George
had a strong faith and was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church where he
ushered and served on the board of elders.
He was employed by
Brandt/De La Rue for 40 years as a repairman, drill press operator, assembler
and teacher to field technicians. George
also owned and operated George’s Clock Repair for 28 years.
He had been involved
as a Jaycee, was a pitcher for Brandt’s softball team and was a member of the
WI Lutheran dartball team for 30 years. In addition, George had also been a member of
the Menomonee Valley Chapter 47 of the National Watch and Clock Association.
George is survived
by his wife Darlene and children, Sue Rendon of Menomonee Falls, Kathleen (Ron)
Miller of Watertown. George is further
survived by his grandchildren, Amanda and Daniel Rendon, Kaitlin, Monica and Kendra
Miller, and siblings Mary Hansen and Bob Lemberger.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, George and Hertha Lemberger,
and son-in-law Dr. Juan Rendon.
Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service 611 E. Main St. Watertown
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