"He was so great with all of us kids when I went to ST. John?s . He always had smile no matter what he was doing. "
In loving memory of
Alphonse Lemmens
January 25, 1944 - May 26, 2023
Alphonse "Bud" Lemmens, of Antigo, died on May 26, 2023 at his home. He was 79 years old. He was born on January 25, 1944 in Antigo, a son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Hitz) Lemmens. He married Judy Boerschel on July 25, 1964 at St. John Catholic Church.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1962. He was the custodian at St. John Catholic Church and School for 40 years.
Bud enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, and golfing.
Survivors include his wife, Judy; two daughters, Donna (Tim) Mesalk of Wausau and Diane (Tony) Warren of Rothschild; four grandchildren, Nathan (Lindsey) Mesalk, Tyler Mesalk, Brittany (Justin) Dahl, and Casey (fiancé Alexandrea Shea) Warren; four great-grandchildren, Hudson Mesalk, Brantley, Olivia and Colton Dahl; and two brothers-in-law, Paul Duff of Racine and Ronald Boerschel of Antigo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Duff and nephew, Charles Duff.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will take place on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tributes
"We always enjoyed your visits to X TO C. He will be missed. Condolences Judy to you and your family."
"Jeff, Mary Ann, Mark and Laurie are saddened to hear of Bud's passing. We decided to dedicated a tree to Bud as he enjoyed the outdoors so much."
"Diane, we are sending our deepest condolences in the loss of your father to you and your family. Cherish the wonderful memories you have. Let me know if we can do anything for you. "
"Judy we are so sorry to learn of Bud?s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dave and Laurie Kretz."
"Judy I am just shocked and heartbroken at the news of Bud?s death,,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers,,May God comfort you !! "
"Judy, We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Mary (Blood) Meister and family "