Jerry H. "Shorty" Lemke

Jerry H. “Shorty” Lemke, 72 of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home.

Shorty was born on May 5, 1952, in Columbus, the son of Harold and Joyce (Engelke) Lemke. He was a 1970 graduate of Waterloo High School. On October 21, 1989, Shorty married Cindy Schneider in Lake Tahoe. Shorty was a car enthusiast, and also took great pride in making his house a home. Although Shorty had many interests, none was more important to him than his ’55 Chevy. It was his first car, and over the years he restored it and proudly showed it off to everyone he could.

Shorty is survived by his wife Cindy, and sisters-in-law Jane Peschel and Marilyn Packel. Shorty is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends, and many beloved pets.

Shorty is preceded in death by his parents.

A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church of Waterloo with Rev. Andrew Meyer presiding. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until the time of service at the church. Shorty will be laid to rest privately at Washington Cemetery in Town of Portland.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Shorty’s name to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church or to the Waterloo EMS and Fire Supporters Inc.