Ryan Stuart Lemke

January 2, 1980 - January 29, 2016

Ryan Stuart Lemke was born the son of the late Gregory S. and Lenora (Balken) Lemke on January 2, 1980 in Portland, Oregon. Ryan attended Edwards Elementary, Renne and Springbrook Middle School and Newberg High School. Ryan had many interests to keep him occupied. When his mother would give “Mr. Fix-it” an old dead appliance it was Ryan that would inquisitively disassemble it and skillfully reassemble. Other such hobbies were RC-Planes and Cars. This would later move him into a successful career working with computers. At the age of 15 he took on the responsibility with his first job as a lifeguard and at 17 he became a swimming instructor. Whether it be water polo at the Chehalem Park and Rec Dist., range shooting with his father, driving, or high performance automobiles, Ryan was very happy, polite and always had a good sense of humor. Ryan’s early 20’s were spent building a career and family. He met Brandi Truitt through a coworker. They dated for four years and then married. They later divorced and remained dear friends throughout. He was able to buy his first home in his 20’s. He married Beatriz Aponte Velasquez and had two children, Chase and Gian Lucas. Their home was always the place to be for family gatherings - practicing his cooking skills to the pleasure of all who were in attendance. Ryan enjoyed experimenting with different types of barbeque, and all cooking. He found much happiness in having family and friends around him to enjoy the bounty. Ryan is survived by his spouse Betty; children Chase and Gian Lucas; mother Lenora; siblings and their spouses, Kenny and Beth Lemke, Jaimie Lemke and Heather Casciato; grandmother Bernice Lemke; nephews Mikaiah and Brennan; and other extended family and friends. Services to be scheduled at a later date. A GoFundMe account has been set up for his sons in his name. You can donate at gofundme.com/w2n9pc6s.