5/6/21 - 11:00 AM - Christian Funeral for Esther Lemke - 1 Timothy 1:15

Held at Morrison Zion Lutheran Church in Greenleaf, WI https://www.mzluth.org/

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Sermon: 1 Timothy 1:15

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. (NIV)


Lessons: Revelation 21:1-5
21 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” (NIV)

John 14:1-6
14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (NIV)


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The Condensed Life Story of Esther Lemke
https://www.nickelfh.com/obituaries/Esther--C-Lemke?obId=20136267#/celebrationWall

Esther Clara Minnie Lemke was born October 6, 1932 to the late Rudolph and Hilda Borchardt. She was baptized into God’s heavenly kingdom on October 16, 1932 and confirmed in her faith on April 14, 1946, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Wayside. Her confirmation verse was 1 Timothy 1:15. On April 25, 1959, she married Theodore H. Lemke at Zion Lutheran Church in Wayside. Esther served her Lord in many vocations. Esther and Ted were dairy farmers. In addition to working on the farm, Esther enjoyed caring for her family. She enjoyed quilting and was especially proud of the many baby blankets she lovingly made for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and others. She was a long time member of choir and Ladies Aid at Morrison Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed volunteering at Repeat Performance thrift store. Esther also enjoyed doing daily crossword puzzles, playing cards with friends and family, and reading.

On March 1, 2021 Esther passed away peacefully. By the grace of God she had reached on age of 88 years, 4 months, and 23 days.

She is survived by her children Dennis (Fabia) of Florida, Lloyd (Lori) of Morrison, Ted (Julie) of Saukville, and daughter-in-law Dawn Root of Lake Orion, Michigan; her grandchildren Erin (Jeremy) Wittig of Morrison; Kim (Jon) Bare of Mequon; Lucian and Alexander Lemke of Michigan; and Danielle and Dana Lemke of Saukville. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Naomi, Seth, Jonah, and Audra Wittig; Josiah and Elina Bare; and by her sisters-in-law Alberta Borchardt, Dorothy Zenke, and Carol Borchardt, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore H. Lemke and son Frederick Lemke, parents Rudolph and Hilda Borchardt; step-mother Malinda Koch Borchardt; brothers Gilbert (Verna) Borchardt, Wilbert (Doris, Caroline) Borchardt, Norbert (Jeanette) Borchardt, Melvin Borchardt, Edward Borchardt, Marvin (Elaine) Borchardt; sisters Lorina (Melvin Hahn, Sylvester Fels), Luella (Donald) Miller; and sister Bernadine (Lester) Lemke.

We say with Job, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!” (Job 19:25-27).