Long time Pure Stock racer Dave Hemker's father passed away suddenly on Wednesday. The showing will be Sunday at Misiuk Funeral Home in Cheasaning MI from 2 until 8. The address is 202 South Front Street. The funeral is Monday, 11:00 at Saint Marys in Saint Charles, MI. Everyone who knows Dave, knows what a great guy he is and that says a lot about his dad and entire family. Thoughts and prayers to Dave and his family. ps. Daves computer is not working at this time so he may not be able to respond to any e-mails for a while.
People don't come any nicer than Dave. My family is shocked and saddened to hear of Dave's father's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave, and his family. I'm speechless.
Dave, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rich C.
We want to send our condolences to you and your family during your time of sorrow. Know that in your heart you will see your father again someday in Jesus' kingdom. Find comfort in your family and friends. With sympathy, Yvonne and Jeremy
Sorry Dave for hearing about your loss! It must be that time because my Dad had a massive heart atack and just died last week on Nov 20. He was 80 years old. It has been a rough time. Jim
Prayers and condolences to the Hemker Family! http://obits.mlive.com/Saginaw/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=120737586
Thank you VERY much everyone. We really do appreciate everything. A special thanks to those of you who attempted to or actually did brave the snow storm to visit the funeral home or attend the funeral. Dad's death was very sudden and unexpected. He was very active up to the day he died. He was born, raised and lived on the family farm, farmed untill 1993, was in the garden every year, mowed the lawn and would even plow the snow. We spent a lot of time on Lake Huron fishing during the summer weekends. Even this past summer he would get up at 6 am to go out with us every weekend on saturday and sunday mornings. He (Melvin Hemker) loved his sunflowers and is in the Guininess Book of World Records for the most sunflower heads (837) on 1 plant This past wednesday he got out of bed in the early morning before the rooster would even think about crowing (4:30 am), on the way back he fell hitting his head, this caused a blood vessel in his head to burst and leak blood around his brain which ended up putting him in a comatose state before the ambulance arrived. The doctors operated stopping the bleeding and removed the blood from around his brain but it was too late. At the tender young age of 89 he started his new adventure with god. He lived a full life & got his wish of a quick & painless death. Shortly before he went into the coma he told mom and I that he had a little bit of a headache. Once again thank you everyone. Dave & Family
ou: Dave: 'Have not been over here for several weeks so did not know of this. So sorry to hear of it, and to be late expressing condolences. All the best. 'Sounds like your Dad lived every one his 89 years, to be sure. God bless. Bob Palma
Dave, I wish you and your family well with the unfortunate passing of your Dad. It sounds like your father knew how to live life right from your writings above. I can only wish your sorrow short and many fond memories of someone that lives on in another life. God Bless!! Sincerely, Jim Lerum
