Obituary of Donald Wilson Lemcke

Hilton – Donald “Bucky” Lemcke passed away in Florida on March 11th, 2025, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; his children, Scott Lemcke, Pam (Randy) Santillo, and Sean (Krissi) Lemcke; his grandchildren, Scott, Joshua (Angelina), Nora, Avery, and Chase Lemcke; his great-grandchildren, Lilly, Kayla, and Hazel Lemcke; his sisters-in-law, Arletta Lemcke and Barb Lemcke; his brother-in-law, Chester DeLano; and his many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Myrtle Lemcke; and by all his 15 siblings, Art, Howard, Richard, Robert, John, Larry, Gerry, Allen "Red", Harold "Bud", Hazel, Florence, Helen, Shirley, Geraldene, and Betty Lou.

Don began his professional career in 1962 as a Mechanical Engineer for Eastman Kodak Company, where he worked 30+ years and retired in 1993. A couple years later, he began the next chapter of his career as a Project Manager for Nesco Resource. He worked for them for 25+ years before retiring for good in 2022. Don was a loving and passionate man, deeply committed to both his long and successful career and his large, cherished family. His competitive spirit and dedication shone through in all he did, whether at work or at home. An avid outdoorsman, he found peace in nature, especially when hunting or caring for his yard; the place he took the most pride in. His love, hard work, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear will be remembered and missed by all who knew him.

Family and friends are invited to attend Don's Memorial Service on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Hilton Exempt Club, 137 South Avenue, Hilton, where a catered Celebration of Bucky's Life will follow his service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Parma Union Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Edelman-Gardner CRF, PO Box 97, Hilton, NY 14468 in Bucky's memory.