Lemke, Norma Lillian Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Norma Lillian Lemke, 85, of Big Lake, formerly of Elk River, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on October 21, 2014. Norma was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 2, 1929. Norma married James Lemke on August 23, 1947. They were lifelong companions and shared the love of polka dance festivals and their lake cabin. Norma treasured spending time with her family. She enjoyed cross-country skiing, competing in the Mora Vasaloppet ski races, biking, casino trips, vacationing and had a love for flowers. Survived by sister, Dolores of East Bethel; daughters, Shirley (James) Kalway of Monticello, Carlotta (Richard) Nyberg of Elk River, Beverly (James) Given of Princeton and Juanita (Gregory) Hendrickson of Richfield; ten grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lemke; granddaughter, Michelle; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation is Monday, October 27th from 5 to 8 pm at Dare's Funeral Home in Elk River. Funeral services held Tuesday, October 28, at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monticello with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling.