Birth : 13 Feb 1881 Iowa, USA
Death : 22 Jun 1904 Saint Stephens, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, USA
Burial : Saint Stephens Cemetery, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate : 40.2544899, -98.2562485
Description : Benjamin/Bernard and his sister Catharine "Kate" Lemke Sahm had been working in the fields that day and were riding in a wagon on their way home when they stopped and Ben went over to turn off a windmill. As Kate watched Ben walked between the wagon and the windmill snd he was stuck and killed by lightning. And that is why when out at Grandpa and Grandma Sahm's a mile west of Indianola if it started lightning and we were playing in the yard we were immediately sent into the house.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Benjamin “Bennie” Lemke's memorial?

    Benjamin “Bennie” Lemke's memorial is located at: Saint Stephens Cemetery, Nuckolls County, USA.

  • When did Benjamin “Bennie” Lemke death?

    Benjamin “Bennie” Lemke death on 22 Jun 1904 in Saint Stephens, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin “Bennie” Lemke's memorial?

    Latitude: 40.2544899
    Longitude: -98.2562485

Family Members:

Parent

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Henry Lemke

(1845 - 1920)

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Mary Hemschenmeier Lemke

(1854 - 1920)

Siblings

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Herman J. "Batch" Lemke

(1877 - 1964)

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John B. Lemke

(1887 - 1971)

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Anna M. Lemke Putthoff

(1890 - 1973)

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Joseph A Lemke

(1892 - 1959)

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William J Lemke

(1895 - 1973)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Stephens Cemetery
Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2544899, -98.2562485

2. Zion Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2277985, -98.2921982

3. Evergreen Cemetery
Lawrence, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2922401, -98.2723236

4. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Lawrence, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2921982, -98.2268982

5. OBanion Cemetery
Blue Hill, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2850000, -98.3020000

6. Rosemont Presbyterian Cemetery
Rosemont, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2775002, -98.3475037

7. Liberty Creek Cemetery
Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3361015, -98.2035980

8. Eckley Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2057991, -98.3581009

9. Beaver Creek Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1617012, -98.2882996

10. Salem Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2341995, -98.3855972

11. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2057991, -98.3728027

12. Oak Creek Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3436012, -98.3293991

13. Monia Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1605988, -98.3296967

14. Hannum Graves
Lawrence, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3456500, -98.1766800

15. Union Cemetery
Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3146706, -98.1236877

16. Saint Martin-Loucky Cemetery
Deweese, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3652496, -98.1948624

17. Thompson Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1761000, -98.3779000

18. Howe Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2341730, -98.4154440

19. Beulah Cemetery
Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1324997, -98.1986008

20. Walker Cemetery
Blue Hill, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2881012, -98.4255981

21. Assumption Church Cemetery
Deweese, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3507000, -98.1324000

22. Nelson Cemetery
Nelson, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2056084, -98.0791702

23. Spring Ranch Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4065100, -98.2484100

24. Blue Hill Cemetery
Blue Hill, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3344002, -98.4357986