Darrell L. “Pete” Hemker
Saturday, August 8, 1936
Date of Death:
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Age:
76 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday January 13, 2013
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday January 14, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memoriall Service
Date: Monday January 14, 2013
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Stewartville Cemetery
Saturday, August 8, 1936
Date of Death:
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Age:
76 years old
Saturday, August 8, 1936
Date of Death:
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Age:
76 years old
Darrell L. “Pete” Hemker
Darrell “Pete” Hemker , 76, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for the State of Minnesota for 20 years, owned and operated Hemker Dragline and Dozer Services until the late 80’s, and finished his career for Paulson Rock Products until retirement.
Darrell “Pete” Hemker was born August 8, 1936 in Pleasant Grove to Louis H. and Josephine A. Hemker. He grew up in Pleasant Grove and Rochester. In 1959 Pete married Marlene Manecke on June 27th in Bemidji, MN. They raised 4 children in Rochester.
He was a proud member of the American Legion and served in the Military. Pete enjoyed spending time with his wife and children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He coached youth hockey and baseball in the early days and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and camping with family and friends. He also loved the game horseshoes. In his spare time he liked to do circle word games and sit around the campfire. And let’s not forget a great steak.
Pete is survived by his wife, Marlene; three sons, James ( Lisa ) of Rosemount , Jeffrey ( Julie ) Hemker and Sean Hemker of Rochester; sister, Sandy ( Randy ) Doyle of Eyota; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy ( Jeff ) Berg ; his parents; and a brother, Donald, and sister, Helen ( Raymond) Marshall.
Pete’s wishes were to be cremated and his memorial service will be at 11:00AM, Monday, January 14, 2013, in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Jon Vollrath officiating. Friends may call from 4:00-7:00PM, Sunday, January 13, 2013 at River Park Chapel and also one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Memorials are suggested to the family or Seasons Hospice. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Darrell L. “Pete” Hemker has received the following condolences.
Lisa and James and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my father this past year and it is a very difficult time. Hold onto the memories as they will keep him with you and keep you strong. My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Chris Groff - Giorgio Foods.
Marlene and family, we want to extend our sincere sympathy to you on Pete's passing. We are at Fort Lauderdale airport waiting for our flight home this afternoon (Monday) so will not be able to attend the memorial service but you are in our thoughts and prayers, long distance. Teri emailed us that Pete went to hospice when we were on the cruise.
Char & Dave
Marlene and family,
Heartfelt condolences. Look for the blessings. Treasure the memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Webb (Jeff Berg's sister)
MARLENE AND FAMILY. WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING TO PETE AND HEARING ALL HIS WISDOM. WE BOTH ARE UNDER THE WEATHER TODAY SO WE STAYED HOME. TAKE CARE AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.
PAT AND DICK WILKER
Dear Marlene and family
Jodi and I would like to extend our condolences to you and your family, during this time of your loss. We will remember Pete for his kind and gentle smile he had and for being such a wonderful neighbor. Our prayers are with you durring this time of loss...
Dave and Jodi Buchhop
Marlene and family, Gary & I are so terrible sorry for our loss. Please know that you are your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary & Pat Stevens (Gordon & Billie Zincke's daughter)
Sorry to hear about your loss and hope that the Lord will
be with all of you at this sad time in life.So take care and
stay well.Friend Millie Stockwell
We are so very sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He was such a gentle soul. He is in God's hands and pain free. May he RIP.
Jack and Marcia Hansen
Dear Marlene and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear about Pete! He put up a good fight, and I'm sure he was comforted to know that you were there in his final hours.
While heaven is rejoicing and taking Pete into the fold, there's sadness here for many. We pray that your sadness will be lessened as you remember all of the great times you had as a family and with friends.
God's Garden
"God looked around HIs garden, and He found an empty place. And then He looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered, "Peace be Thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home."
We pray for God's peace and comfort to all of you! Love, Dave and Ruthie (Sjoblom)