David W. Lemke, age 80, passed away on the 2nd of September, 2023 at Heartland County Village, Black Earth. He was born on July 23,1943 to Ode and Eleanor (Radtke) Lemke. He graduated from Black Earth High School and attended two years at MATC. He was employed by Community Publications in McFarland until retirement. David "RAYL" enjoyed fishing, drawing, golfing, spending time with his beloved Quaker parrot, Punk and his grandchildren.

Survived by his brother, Thomas (Claire), and their children Mark and Daniel;

daughter, Jayme (Charlie) Wallace;

son, Abraham (Heidi), and their children, Dylan, Brooklyn and Lukas.

son, Joshua (Pamela), and their children Dallas, Ivy and Dawson, and his many friends.

Celebration of life, September 21st, 4pm - 7pm at Hooverson Funeral Home, Mazomanie, WI