Obituary of Gloria Carol Lemke

Gloria Carol (Ely) Lemke 81 of Superior (formally of Lk. Nebagamon) joined her brother & sisters on September 4, 2024 with family by her side.

Gloria was born at home in Pine City MN on July 6, 1943. She is the youngest daughter of Ivan and Jennie (Thornley) Ely.

As a young girl, Gloria liked to swim at the family cabin on Gander Lake and when her dad said let’s go smelting or fishing, she was ready.

Gloria graduated from Central High School and married Duane Lemke on Aug. 5, 1961. Upon his death in 2014 they were just shy of 53 yrs. They were blessed with one daughter Carol.

Gloria had many jobs over the years, waitress, taxi driver, Jeno’s, having her own cleaning business, rentals and lastly working at St. Mary’s in housekeeping. But the most important job was raising her daughter and being her best friend.

In her younger years she loved to crochet and get together with family and play cards, with the snacks being popcorn and Kool-Aid. As she got older the snacks got better, but cards were always a thing. Her favorite things were cards, puzzles, sudoku & word searches, dice games, visiting with family. and SWIMMING. She loved the water. At the very top of her list was to pass the love of these things on to the grandkids, and she did.

Gloria is survived by her Daughter Carol Huray, 5 Granddaughters Sarah (Sal), Jane, Heather (Amenti), Dawn, Naomi (Dan), 17 Great Grandkids Mathew (Nicole), Elliot, James, Mycthanial, Jaydelyn, Jillynn, Nautolie, Hunddee, Jezabella, Jada, Adaleyna, Ivan, Janeli, Evanni, Bailey, Dahlia, 3 Great Great Grandkids James, Maddie, Thomas. She also leaves behind Favorite sister-in-law and friend (on the Ely side) Mary Ely, Sister & brother-in-law’s Dar (Dane), Bonnie, Arthur (Barb), Donna (Roger),  many Nieces & Nephews and last but not least her beloved cat Tigger.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, husband Duane, Favorite son-in-law James Huray, Siblings June, Clarice, Lois, Donna, Kenneth, Shirley, Sharon & Sid, Father & Mother-in-law Bert & Blanche Lemke, in-laws Art, Dick, Dewey, Harry, Rodney, Bert, David, Nieces & Nephews Darlene, Jennie, Gloria, Donna, Robert, Kenny, Daryl.

Gloria’s family would like to thank her Hospice team and the Solvay House for the great care they did in making her so comfortable.

A Celebration of life will be held on October 12, 2024
Moose Lodge
Time 1:00 to 4:00 pm
66 E 5th St,
Superior, WI 54880