David Allen Lemme of San Antonio passed away on Dec. 24, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born July 2, 1943, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Clifford L. and Kathryn (Finley) Lemme.

David began his military service in 1963. He is a Vietnam veteran and retired from active duty as a safety professional in 1985. He served 10 years in civil service at Brooks before retiring to enjoy his woodworking hobby.

David married Dorothy Walker in 1974 in Biloxi, Miss. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Shari Biediger (Charles) of San Antonio; son, Scott Lemme (Mike Dean) of Easthampton, Mass.; grandchildren, Mary, Erin, and William Biediger; siblings, Randy Lemme (Karen), Gregg Lemme (Fay), Daryl Lemme (Dianne), Marc Lemme (Anita), Kevin Lemme, Robin Lemme, and Lori Raczynski (Scott); in-laws, Dorene Lemme, Monica Lemme, Ronnie Walker (Pearl), Lewis Walker (Betty), Sarah Ann Duncan (Sonny); and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

David was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Barry, Doug, and Mike Lemme.

The Rosary that was scheduled to be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 has been canceled due to covid facility restrictions at Blue Skies of Texas – West High Flight Chapel.

A Memorial Service will be held January 24, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, 1016 Lorenzo Street, Castroville, Texas 78009. *Please note the change of location for the Memorial Service, due to covid facility restrictions at Blue Skies of Texas-West. The family has requested that those who plan on attending the service to please wear a mask. A Graveside Service with full Military Honors will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. The funeral procession to Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery will depart from Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Memorials may be made in David's memory to Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio or Hearts Need Art .

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com