In Remembrance Of
Duane “Dewey” Lembke
Duane Allen Lembke, 77, of Gower, MO formerly of Ventura, CA passed away, September 25, 2022.
He was born on April 6, 1945 to Alfred and Geneva (Cassle) Lembke in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Duane grew up and graduated high school in Albert Lea. He then served his country in the U.S. Army.
On December 21, 1986 he was united in marriage to Cheryl Jones. After their marriage they lived in Ventura, California and in 2013 they moved to Gower, MO.
Dewey was a truck driver for T&T Truck and Crane in Ventura, CA for over 25 years. He loved his job tremendously and really enjoyed all his coworkers that soon became his friends, in and out of work. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and loved making sure that he and all the coworkers were represented well. Dewey was actively into drag racing when he was younger and continued to always stay on top of what was going on in that industry. He could never miss an event, whether it was in person or watching TV. He was also into cars and motorcycles. The stories he could tell, always started with I used to have a car/motorcycle like that, he just had a passion for it and it stuck with him throughout the years. We couldn’t go anywhere without him seeing someone he knew! He was always in to motorcycles too and soon we had Harley’s (can’t keep count of how many), but he had such great times, whether riding with the group of guys, or just him and I. Going on long rides to events, or just taking a day ride, that was always his passion and he loved the experience of getting out and meeting people! Throughout his life Dewey NEVER met a stranger he didn’t like.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Dewey is survived by his wife, Cheryl; brothers, Dean (Roberta) Lembke, David (Lori) Lembke and Douglas (Melanie) Lembke; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
The family will host a Celebration of Life Sunday, October 9th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Backwoods Venue.
Flowers can be sent to the house or a donation can be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
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Christine Bowen
So sad to hear this. Just visited with him last summer. Loved Duane. One of the funniest humans and favorite co-workers @ T&T Truck and Crane. He will be missed by so many. <3
David Brixey
Wow,
It’s always tuff to hear this news from long ago friendships, I will always remember Duane from our time working together at H & H oil Tool many years ago ..Rest in peace my old friend
Trinka Reynolds
Thank you Dewey for all the fun times we all had together. Mike & I enjoyed you & Cheryl coming to stay with us. I wish we had more time together but I guess we’ll see you upstairs!! Your sense of humor and stories were second to none. Love you my friend, Trinka & Mike Reynolds
Ruth Logan
Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Please accept my deep and sincere sympathy.
BRIAN SIPES
My heart felt condolences to Cheryl and family. Please know I’m here if you need anything.
David Braden
So sorry for your loss I knew Dwayne in the H&H days all the way through the offshore crane in TNT days love to work with him always have a good time the life of the party always smiling and joking great to be around he came to see us at the Brag crane yard about two years ago we were so glad to see him so sorry to hear of your loss
Mike Whitley
Dewey. Duane. What a guy. Memory like an elephant. My good friend. RIP. Gonna miss all the stories. Its a sad day. T&T. So sorry Cheryl.
John Horn
Sorry for your loss…Dewey was a great guy.
Beverly Stiebler Hunnicutt
Sorry to hear about Duane, he was always a happy guy. He wi;; be missed.
Clark Jones
My Sincerest Condolences to All…
He Always Asked About My Truckin’… Justa Thing We Had in Common