Daniel Craig Lemke

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Daniel Craig Lemke (Danny), 47, born September 5, 1978 in Salt Lake City to Dorothy Watson and Lee Lemke, died November 3, 2025 at 11:03 am at his home in Sandy, Utah after a courageous fight with Bile Duct cancer. 

He graduated from Jordan High School in 1997. Danny loved to work as he was a General Contractor for 21 years. Danny loved football, playing Little League through High School  and loved the Denver Broncos. He coached his son, Terrence, for many years. The boys all loved him. He also coached his daughter, Dani, in Basketball. His family was the most important thing in his life. He also enjoyed watching UFC fights on Saturday nights. He loved vacationing with family especially to Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and Bear Lake, he loved the outdoors. 

Danny is survived his spouse, Marty Pelch, son Terrence, daughter Dani, Mother and Stepfather Dorothy and Jim Watson, Father Lee Lemke, Mother and Father in Law, Holly and Gary Pelch. Brothers Ryan, Josh (Natasha) Nephew Isiah (Bucket) Niece Annaiya, Sister in Law, Brandy Pelch, Uncle Dan Lemke, Step-sisters Marcie (Steven) Kelly (Gary) and Step-brother Jon (Monique). Also many aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. Pets, Zeus, Mack, Roxie and Kiedis.

Special thanks to Best Friends Ian Allen and Josh Pew for helping so much during Danny’s illness. 

Danny is proceeded in death by Grandparents, Harold and Bette Jo Lemke and Govert and Gretha Kollman. 

Memorial Service Monday, November 10 at 11 am. Draper Park indoor pavilion, 1166 E Pioneer Road (12400 S) Draper, Utah