Olive Juanita (VanAcker) Lemke, age 86, former Delta County resident and currently residing near family in Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Monday morning, February 16, 2009 in Saginaw.
Olive was born August 1st, 1922 in Brampton, Michigan to Ray and Edith (Story) Sheffer, was raised and attended school in the Brampton area.
She married Julian VanAcher in Escanaba on November 14th, 1941 and to that union two sons were born, Richard and Clyde VanAcher.
In her earlier working years, Olive was employed as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital and she later clerked at F.W. Woolworth & Co. in Escanaba. After her husband, Julian, passed away in 1974, Olive met the love of her life, Harold Lemke, and they were married on April 30th, 1977. Harold preceded her in death. Olive is remembered for her strong faith and is a member of St. Anthony Church in Wells.
Olive Lempke
Anonymous
I will miss my mother-in-law dearly. My daughter Brooke and I had such fun times with Grandma Olive – shopping, going out to lunch, or to the fair, or just visiting at her Escanaba home having tea and cookies together and reminiscing about Brooke’s Dad-Clyde. When we got together with Uncle Harvey, Aunt Mona and Bev, the stories really flowed with lots of laughter!
Linda (Clyde) Van Acker
Marinette, WI
My aunt Olive was a great lady! I have a lot of good memories of her that I’ll always remember. She’s been through some hard times in her life,but she was one stong lady who had a strong faith. I wish I could be there to say good-bye. I sure am going to miss her.My sympathy to everyone who loved her.
Cheryl ( Sheffer) Lauscher
Albion, PA